Julia Moses

MOUNDS, Ill. -- Julia H. Moses, 85, of Mounds died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Marka Nursing Home in Mascoutah, Ill.

She was born Nov. 25, 1926, in Olive Branch, Ill., daughter of William and Thelma A. Wonderby Wilbourn. She was married to Sam Moses, who preceded her in death Jan. 14, 2010.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Northington; a son, David G. Moses; and two sisters.

Mrs. Moses was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mound City, Ill., St. Mary's Sodality, Egyptian Country Club near Mounds, and a member of the Ladies Golf Association. She was a retired registered nurse, and school nurse for the Egyptian School District near Tamms, Ill.

Mrs. Moses is survived by two daughters, Cecilia Ann (Roger) Devore of Lebanon, Ill., Carol (John) Stout of Mounds; two sons, James M. (Chong) Moses of Herrin, Ill., Billy (Janet) Moses of Mounds; two sisters, Elizabeth Hardrick of Joliet, Ill., Pat Gentry of Connecticut; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; other relatives; and many friends.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Barkett Funeral Home in Cairo, Ill. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Church, with the Rev. Chris Mujuli as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Mounds.

At the request of the family, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Southern Illinois Hospice or St. Mary's Church Cemetery Fund in memory of Mrs. Moses.