Mavis Matson Kile

Sept. 23, 1925 - Jun. 29, 2012

Mavis Matson Kile, 86, of Marshall, IL passed away with her daughter at her side 4:00 AM Friday, June 29, 2012 in the Burnsides Community Health Center at Marshall, IL.
She was a retired public school teacher having taught in various Illinois schools at Deland-Weldon, Warrensburg, Metcalf, Martinsville, Marshall, Scottland and Chrisman.
She was born Sept. 23, 1925 at Beecher City, IL, the daughter of Robert Matson and Alta Hedges Matson. She married Jesse D. Kile on June 3, 1951 at Beecher City, IL and he preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 2006.
Surviving are her children, Karen (Terry) Wehrmeyer of Terre Haute, IN and Kenton (Kim) Kile of Mt. Juliet, TN; grandchildren, Melissa (Darin) Parker, Samantha (Fiancée’ –Travis Lindsey) Wehrmeyer Katie Kile, Kurt Kile and Kelsey Kile; great grandchildren, Conner Wehrmeyer, Kynslee Parker, Khloe Parker and Dylan Lindsey and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Conard Matson and Hillard Matson.
She was a member of the First Christian Church of Marshall. She was a graduate of the Beecher City High School and Easter Illinois University. She loved to write and had written for the Beecher City Journal. While at Burnsides Community Health Center she was called the Candy Lady. Much of her time was spent praying for others and she would also show support to many families at Burnsides in their time of need.
Services in honor of her life will be 10:00 AM Tuesday  at the First Christian Church, 902 N. 6th St., Marshall, IL  with Bro. John Cutshall officiating. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery. Visitation will be 2:30 to 3:30 PM Monday in the Shaw Chapel at Burnsides Community Health Center and 5-8 PM Monday and prior services at the church. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church. 

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• Elaine Bishop Garwood - Jul. 9, 2012

  "Mrs. Kile" was one of my teachers in high school at Scottland. She was kind, funny, and a bright spot in our day! I last saw her at an all-school reunion a few years ago..and she had that same twinkle in her eye that I had remembered long ago. I graduated in 1971..so she would have been my teacher probably around 1969 or so. She was a sweetheart and will be remembered as one of my favorites!

• Phyllis Risner - Jul. 3, 2012

  Mavis was a wonderful friend to our mother, Frances Baker, when she moved over to assisted living in Dayton, OH.  She wrote our mother a letter every day and they were very newsy and she told about her daily life.  My mother appreciated the letters very much as did all of the family. Mavis was very faithful to remember mother every day. 
    Mother and I visited her and Jess's home one day before mother moved to Ohio. They were both so gracious to us showing us their antiques.

• Linda and David Poorman - Jul. 2, 2012

  To Karen and all the Family: Your mother was a joy to know, and a wonderful friend to us all.  We will never forget her friendship and kindness to my Grandma Nellie Reedy.  She was always on my list to visit when I came to Illinois.  She will be greatly missed.

• Daniel R. Reedy - Jul. 2, 2012

  My friend Mavis was a person of incredible faith, determination, and warmth of spirit.  Her friendship with my mother, Nellie Reedy,was evident in her enduring companionship and generosity during Nellie\'s last years. When Mavis entered the embrace of Her Maker, I believe that Nellie was waiting just behind Jess to welcome her friend with open arms.  My heartfelt condolences are offered in her memory to her family and close friends. Dan Reedy & Family.

• Daniel R. Reedy - Jul. 2, 2012

  My friend Mavis was a person of incredible faith, determination, and warmth of spirit.  Her friendship with my mother, Nellie Reedy,was evident in her enduring companionship and generosity during Nellie's last years. When Mavis entered the embrace of Her Maker, I believe that Nellie was waiting just behind Jess to welcome her friend with open arms.  My heartfelt condolences are offered in her memory to her family and close friends. Dan Reedy & Family.

 

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