Kathern E. “Kathy” Dillow

Kathern E. “Kathy” Dillow, age 82 of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. 

She was born on Oct. 9, 1943 in Anna, the daughter of Sam and Alice (Newton) Ellis. She married Gene Dillow on Feb. 20, 1965.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Gene Dillow; children, Lynda Dillow (Michael Jordan), Patrick Lane Dillow and Gary Eugene Dillow; granddaughter, Cali Dillow; great-grandchildren, Avery Golliher and Stevie Kay Basler; brothers, Ronald Ellis, Everett “Mike” (Janet) Ellis and Jim (Linda) Ellis; sister-in-law, Patricia Ann (Larry) McIntosh; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Charles Ellis and sister-in-law, Maxine Ellis.

Kathy retired from Short Enterprises in Anna after 26 years. For many years, she was a member of the University of Illinois Home Extension in Anna. 

She enjoyed painting, bowling, shopping and traveling. Most of all, she loved her family and spending time with them. She will be missed.

Graveside funeral services for Kathy Dillow were held on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 at the Jonesboro Cemetery with Bill Littrell officiating. Interment will follow. Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. 

To visit Kathy’s memorial page and leave online condolences for her family, please visit the Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home website at rendlemanhilemanfh.com