Fay Furlow
</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Fay Furlow, 72, of Christopher, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2012 in her home.
She was a homemaker and a member of Mulkeytown Baptist Church. Fay was a member of the Franklin County Democratic Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Ladies Auxiliary of DAV and a long-time Cardinal fan.
She was born April 26, 1940 in Mulkeytown to Vernon and Geneva (Moore) Rice.
She is survived by her children: Eva and Joe Hopp of Pinckneyville, Charles Furlow Jr. of Christopher, Connie and Randall Bush of Zeigler, Greg Furlow of Christopher and Mike Furlow of Royalton; grandchildren: Jason Houghland, Amber Schmidt, Leah Hopp, Mason Hopp, Jennifer Furlow, Doug Furlow, Leslie Furlow, Lisa Bush, Lauren Bush and Kaleb Flood; great grandchildren: Logan Borum, Aiden Furlow, Ewan Schmidt, Eli Schmidt and Clayton Flood; brothers and sisters: Jerry and Nancy Rice of Mulkeytown, Paul Rice of Mulkeytown, Lee and Diane Rice of Mulkeytown, Roger and Brenda Rice of Coello, Doc Rice of Franklin, Ky. and Darla Minton of Zeigler; several nieces and nephews; brother in law: Charles Barlow of Christopher; sister in law: Sherry Rice of Christopher; special friend, Connie Ruffino and care giver and friend, Sue Hall.
She was preceded in death by: parents; daughter, Lisa Elaine Furlow; grandson, Bradley Bush; sister, Donna Barlow; aunt, Ethel Holland and a nephew, Nick Rice.
Funeral service was Saturday, May 5,2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Gilbert Funeral Home Christopher, Ill. with Brother Denny Bush officiating. Interment was in Mulkeytown Cemetery, Mulkeytown Ill.
Visitation was Friday, May 4, 2012 after 6:00 p.m. at the Funeral home
For more information visit the funeral home's web site at gilbertfuneralhomes.com.