Mary Louise Crouch, 78, of Jacksonville, IL, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

She was born August 29, 1945, in Ashland, the daughter of Gilbert and Mary Jane (Richards) Mowry.

She is survived by three nephews, Bobby Mowry, Chris Mowry (companion, Melissa Smock) and Joe (Tracey) Puls; one niece, Katie (James) Fuqua; two great nephews, David and Blake Mowry; and one great niece, Allie Mowry. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Ronald (deceased wife, Mary Ann) Mowry; and sister, Linda Lou Mowry.

Mary worked at Casey's in Pleasant Plains for many years. She loved crocheting, coloring, and crafts. She especially loved spending time with her family.

Arrangements are pending at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.