Myrna Kay Owens – Benton, IL

Benton, IL — Myrna Kay Owens, age 72, of Benton, passed away at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Stonebridge Senior Living Center of Benton.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Pastor Roger Webb officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Thursday until the funeral hour at 1:00 p.m.

Myrna was born on June 29, 1943 in Benton the daughter of E.W. Simmons and Opal Gray (Douglass) Simmons. She married Michael Owens on November 23, 1963, and he survives.

Myrna was a legal secretary having worked for the Franklin County States Attorney’s office until her retirement.

She was a former member of the Benton Professional Women’s Club, a member of the Boneyard Boccie Ball Club, and was of the Methodist faith.

Myrna enjoyed bowling, crocheting, knitting, playing board games, and solving crossword puzzles. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, and especially spending time with her grandchildren and attending their baseball games.

Mrs. Owens is survived by her husband of 53 years Michael Owens of Benton; two sons: Doug Owens and wife Melissa of Sherman, IL, Steve Owens and wife Beth of Benton; five grandchildren: Mitchell Owens and Jared Owens, both of Sherman, IL, Josh Owens, Sam Owens, and Amelia Owens, all of Benton; a sister Joy Severs and husband James of Burlison, TN; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters: Lynda Crowell and Mary Nell Dunham.

Memorial contributions may be made to the SSM Hospice of the Good Samaritan, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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