Sylvia Connell Moudy, age 78, of Bloomington, passed away at 8:20 am on Friday, August 21st, 2020 in El Paso, IL.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Jeffrey Stirniman officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Kibler Brady Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington. Burial will be at a later date in St. Mary's Cemetery in Delavan, Illinois. It is recommended that those in attendance please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.
Sylvia was born December 22, 1941 in Tremont, a daughter of Louis and Julia Connell. Surviving are a son, Daniel Moudy; a daughter, Mary (Mark) Bentsen; two grandchildren, Genevieve and Anna Moudy; two brothers, Neil (Marilyn) Connell, Mark (Neta) Connell, brother-in-law, Don Fawer, sister-in-law, Betsy Connell, and numerous beloved cousins, nephews and nieces.
In addition to her former husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Moudy, her parents, Louis and Julia Connell, two brothers, Richard Connell and Don Connell, two sisters, Jeri Bowsher and Jane Fawer, a brother-in-law, Dennis Bowsher and a sister-in-law, Rosa Connell.
Sylvia graduated from Tremont High School, attended Bradley University, and retired from Verizon. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Bloomington. She was also a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society and enjoyed helping the poor at their Clothing Pantry. She also helped with funeral luncheons at her church. Her favorite pastimes were spending time with her granddaughters, painting with acrylics, and being with her large Maine Coon cat, Sky.
Visitation
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27.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CST)
Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home
1104 N. Main St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
Mass of Christian Burial
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28.
10:00 AM (CST)
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
711 N. Main St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
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