Ruth Agnes Schoonover, age 89, of Louisville, Illinois passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Clay County Hospital in Flora, Illinois.
Agnes was born July 18, 1924 in Louisville to James Andrew and Irene Elizabeth (Harmon) Thompson. She married William H. Schoonover on November 8, 1942 in Old Monroe, Missouri. He preceded her in death on March 17, 2007. Agnes worked at Flora Pavilion as a CNA and was a member of Louisville Baptist Church, helping with VBS at one time. She was a wonderful seamstress, being skilled at making dresses by hand, and loved to cook and try new recipes.
Surviving her is her sister: Nancy (Joe) McGee of Louisville; nephew: Greg (Christi) McGee of Louisville; niece: Tammy (Loy) Hosselton of Clay City; great nieces and nephews: Andrew (Amy) McGee, Dylan (Cherity) McGee, Josh (Marie) McGee, Brock (Samantha) McGee, Casey (Hallie) Clagg, Aaron Hosselton, Jesse Hosselton, Eli Hosselton; 8 great-great-nieces and 3 great-great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a son (Franklin).
Graveside services for Agnes Schoonover will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be given to Clay County Healthy Hearts (Heart Fund) and will be accepted at the funeral home. Share a condolence or memory with the family by visiting www.frankandbright.com.