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Sylvia A. Pendegraft

d. May 22, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved wife and mother, Sylvia Ann (nee Wisnasky) Pendegraft, who left us on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, after a beautifully lived life.

Sylvia was born on October 20, 1934, in Hamel, IL, to Joseph and Emeline (nee McCain) Wisnasky. On July 2, 1966, she married Lloyd R. Pendegraft in Lebanon, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Emeline Wisnasky; father and  mother-in-law, Orville and Leona Pendegraft; first husband, Andrew Wallace Missey Sr.; sons, Andrew W. Missey Jr., Aaron Pendegraft (in infancy); sons-in-law, Jacob Stangle, James Jarrell; siblings, William (Sharon), Benjamin (June), Shirley, Allan, Michael, George, Francis, James, Joseph, Leto, Sybil, Donald, Charles (Jeanette); brothers-in-law, Carl, Lyndel, Ervin, Russell; sisters-in-law, Juanita (in infancy), Leatta, and Patricia.

Sylvia is survived by her husband of 57 years, Lloyd R. Pendegraft; children, Darrell Missey, Rozanna (David) Lattin, Wanda Stangle, Susan Bartlett, Corinna Jarrell, Sarah (Christopher) Foster; 9 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Eileen, Cindy, Nola, Thelma (David), Donald, Audie (Loretta), Don, Geraldine, Ethel (Al), Teresa, Lula, Janet; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery or to BJC Hospice.

Full of love, laughter, and resilience, she touched the lives of all who knew her. To commemorate her incredible journey and to celebrate the love she spread, Catholic services will be held in her honor:

Visitation: Tuesday, May 28, 2024, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:00 am, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lebanon, IL

Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 11:00 am, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lebanon, IL

Clergy: Fr. Paul Wienhoff

Interment: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Lebanon, IL

Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

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