Mary Catherine Darush Myers, 87, of Jacksonville, IL, died Friday, September 8, 2023, at her home.

She was born December 3, 1935, in Jacksonville, to Manuel and Margaret (Trotter) Darush. She married Charles L. "Charlie" Myers on October 24, 1956, in Jacksonville, and he preceded her in death on February 22, 2014.

She is survived by two children, Sue Ann (Greg) Ballard of Jacksonville and David Lee Myers of McDonough, GA; one grandson, Hunter Lee (Rachel) Myers of Jackson, GA; one great-grandson, Jameson Lee Myers of Jackson, GA; and one granddaughter, Cassandra Ann (Casey) Turner of Springfield; one sister, Hannah M. Gray of Brighton, (deceased husband, Howard "Butch"); one cousin, Clementina "Tina" Bentena Imoff of Waverly; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Dorothy M. White and her husband, Jim, and Margaret F. Devlin and her husband, Thomas; and two brothers, Manuel Darush Jr. and his wife, Ruth, and Myron E. Darush (surviving wife, Betty).

Mrs. Myers was a 1955 graduate of Jacksonville High School. She was a member of Central Christian Church. Mary worked at J Capps & Sons and was one of the first Meter Maids for the City of Jacksonville's Police Department for 35 years. She was also a member of AMVETS and VFW Auxiliary. Mary was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, NASCAR, and enjoyed watching basketball. Her greatest joy was being a great-grandmother to Jameson Lee.

Private family services will be held at Diamond Grove Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Jacksonville Area Community Food Center or Donor's Choice. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com.