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Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery
Ezula Hope Erwin, age 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016, at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Flora.
Ezula was born June 14, 1924, in Flora, the daughter of Willliam and Carrie (Carter) Erdman. She married Otis Henson in 1943 and he preceded her in death in July 1944, during WWII in France. She later married George E. Erwin on March 16, 1946, in Flora. He preceded her in death February 3, 1989. Ezula was a homemaker who kept a tidy home. At one time she worked at Western Auto and Gambel’s, and was a dedicated member of Gospel Assembly in Mill Shoals. She enjoyed gardening, yardwork, canning, and playing games that she referred to as “Tiddlywinks.”
She is survived by her children: Becky (Herb Sr.) Henson of Flora, Ed (Ellen) Erwin of Flora, and Scott (Donna) Erwin of Bradenton, FL; 5 grandchildren: Herb Jr. (Michelle) Henson of Flora, Kim (Calvin) Wilson of Flora, Janna (Paul) Caravia of Troy, Benjamin (Ashley) Erwin of Glen Carbon, and Aaron (Crystal) Riley of Indianapolis, IN; 7 great-grandchildren: Alyssa (Aaron) Rogers, Anna Henson, Cari Wilson, Cali Wilson, Grant Caravia, Garrett Caravia, and Elliott Erwin; 1 great-great-grandson: Owen Rogers; 1 brother: Bill (Esta) Erdman; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, and one sister: LaJean Erwin.
A funeral service for Ezula Erwin will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 11 a.m. until the hour of service on Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Floral Garden of Memories. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Flora Rehab & Health Care Center Activity Fund, and those will be accepted at the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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Becky, Ed, Scott--so sorry for the loss of your mom. May God Bless all the family.
Becky and family, Our condolences to your family. Becky, we will miss seeing you and your sweet mom at the Health Care Center.
Mrs.Ezula was a very sweet lady who touched the lives of everyone she met. I looked up to her as a grandmother and a friend. I will miss her terribly, but I know she's in a better place and isn't in any pain anymore
Ed & Ellen; Becky & Herb, Scott & Donna, Ruth Ann & Families: We are sorry for the loss of your mother and aunt. Ezula was a charming lady. She will be missed by all who knew her. Please know that y'all are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
So sorry for your loss. God gained another super angel. The family are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss! We are praying for Gods comfort during this time of grief.
Scott, your classmates from near and far send their condolences to you and your family at the passing of your precious Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Prayers of comfort for all of you!
Becky, so sorry to hear about your mom. I have missed you since I left the care center. It's so painful to lose your mom, and I wanted you to know I care. Sending you and your family hugs and prayers for comfort, and my love from Mississippi
Becky sorry for your loss. Your mother was a beautiful lady!
Prayers for, and condolences to, the family during this very difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in the many memories.
Was a wonderful woman glad i got to no her. A very sweet person.
Your family is in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to all the family.
Becky, Ed, Scott and families, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Your mom was such a sweetheart and always had a beautiful smile. When my mother was at the Flora Care Center, I got to witness your love and constant caring for her. She was a special lady with a special family and a very devoted daughter! May she now rest in peace. Sending love to you all.
Was a wonderful woman glad i got to no her. A very sweet person.
Praying for comfort for your family at this time.
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Prayers for all. ...
Becky, Ed, Scott, I always enjoyed your mother, her smile, laughter, stories, and teasing. She was a great woman as your mother and a Flora resident and in my life. Thank you, Ezula, for your life with us. Mark Henson
Thoughts and prayers for each of you.
Erwin Family and Henson Family... Our whole Guido Family sends our sympathy to you all. Gramma Ezula was such a special lady, she will be missed... Much love and prayers, Kathy Guido
Scott and Erwin family, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Scott and Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you have wonderful memories of your Mom and I pray those remembrances will bring you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I enjoyed taking care of Ezula. Thinking of her family in this hard time.
So sorry to hear about Mom passing, as you know, I loved taking care of Ezula at the rehab. She was one of my special ladies! It is a blessing to know that she is free of any aches and pains and enjoying the pleasures of Heaven! Miss you also Becky!
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to the family.
Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Prayers for the family.
Eddie,Scotty,and Becky; my deepest sympathy at the loss of your beloved mom.I have admired her so much through the years.She was a jewel.Loving,funny,gifted,intelligent.Her faith and her family were everything to her. I can see her and your dad in my mind and still hear their laughter.They were a gift to this world.God bless.
We are so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady.
Thinking of you all during your time of loss. We got to know your mom a little from living in the same neighborhood for several years on E. 4th St. She always had a smile and would talk to us and our children. May the good memories give you comfort in the days ahead.
Becky, Ed, Scott & Bill we are so sorry for your loss! We have all lost a dear family member and friend! Uncle Don
So sorry about your loss, she was a wonderful woman loved by many! We have a lot of good memories of her and your dad. We have sad hearts,
May God comfort you all....
Ed and Ellen, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May God comfort you as you grieve in your loss. Love and hugs, Tim and Bridget
So sorry for your loss
With sincere and heartfelt sympathy in your time of sorrow. Your mother was a sweet lady.
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