Born June 20, 1927 in Rock to Clarence and Missouri Reames, she married Loy Cletcher, Sr. on March 18, 1944 in Opelika, Alabama. They were happily married for 68 years. He died June 24, 2012.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, and four siblings, Rodney Reames, Rachel Reames, Randal Reames and Joe Tom Reames.
Surviving are one son, Loy (Marilynn) Cletcher, Jr. of Pekin, two grandchildren, Loy Cletcher, III of Peoria and Matthew Cletcher of Bartonville; three great-grandchildren, Alexandria Cletcher of Clermont, Florida, Caleb Cletcher and Mara Cletcher, both of Peoria and many nieces and nephews.
A homemaker, Rosebud enjoyed crocheting, shopping and going to garage sales.
She was a member of Bartonville Baptist Church where she played piano and taught Sunday school.
Her memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Jared French will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior at the funeral home. Her graveside will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Rock, Illinois.
Memorial contributions may be given to Mount Zion Cemetery, Alice Green, 6706 Stewart Drive, Collinsville, Illinois 62234.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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