Leah McConnell

Leah McConnell, 84, of Owaneco died Monday, November 6, 2006, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Pana.

She was born August 30, 1922 in Beecher City, the daughter of Beverly Logan and Nellie (Taylor) Larimore. She married Raymond McConnell, in Taylorville, on February 21, 1948. He preceded her in death. Leah was a self employed housekeeper and a member of the Owaneco Methodist Church.

Surviving are her sons: Dennis McConnell of Peoria, Bruce McConnell of Owaneco, Dean McConnell and companion Crystal Pounds, and Deon (wife Mary) McConnell of Taylorville; daughter, Nancy (husband Steve) Law of Taylorville; six grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and sister, Cleda R. Woods of Taylorville. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and twin sister, Lela Herbert.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 9, at Shafer Funeral Home, Taylorville, with Rev. Linda Vonck officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home.