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Obituary of Mary J. Poplett

Dunlap – Mary J. Poplett, 81, of Dunlap, died at 11:25 am Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at Proctor Hospital, Peoria.

Born September 23, 1926, in Birmingham, Iowa, the daughter of Charles L. and Martha H. Hootman Moore, she married Everett W. Poplett on October 14, 1950, in Fairfield, Iowa. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1989, in Peoria. Also preceding her in death was a sister, Evelyn Pence.

Surviving are two daughters, Martha (and Jerry) Connelly of Tremont, and LuAnn (and Timothy) Gaisford of Warsaw, IN; and four grandchildren, Ryan Connelly, Sarah (and Jason) Souther, Jessica Gaisford and Hannah Gaisford.

Mary was the secretary at Prospect United Methodist Church for 23 years, retiring in 1988. As a member of Prospect United Methodist Church, she was active in the quilting group and sang in the Chancel Choir for many years.

She enjoyed gardening, reading, and all types of needlework.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, February 9, 2008, at her church. Rev. Mary Kathryn Pearce will officiate. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8:00 pm at the church, as well as one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Prospect United Methodist Church Music Program.

Hammitt-Hott Funeral Home, Princeville, is in charge of arrangements.

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