Mary L. Elsberry Obituary
The world bids farewell to Mary L. Elsberry of Paris, Illinois, departing on November 21, 2025 at the age of 96. Mary leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary L. Elsberry to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Shanks and Nettie Shanks (Montz); her spouse W. Dane Elsberry; and her siblings, Michael, James "Bud" Shanks, Betty Wilhoit, Helen Lunger, Maxine Crunkleton, Maria Shanks, Peggy Owens, Joan Drumm and Barbara Kirby.
She is survived by: her sons, Tom Elsberry (Denise) of Paris and Jim Elsberry (Debbie) of Paris; and her grandchildren, Joshua Elsberry (Kaitlyn Breeding) of Paris and Lesley Mills (Josh) of Paris. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Templeton Funeral Home - Paris (600 E Court St, Paris, IL 61944). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Edgar County Animal Shelter.
