Margaret Anne Gaines

Margaret Anne Gaines

Margaret Anne Gaines, 54, of Cobden, died at 9:24 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, at her home in Cobden.

She was born on Dec. 4, 1968, the daughter of Valerie Byrd, and adopted by Charles and Carol Prieb in Oak Park.

She married Paul Gaines on April 17, 2007. They spent 20 years together.

She worked as a travel agent for American Express and loved being a homemaker for her family. She had a passion for rescuing dogs who need love and care. She spent some of her time enjoying her computer doing various activities.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Gaines; daughters Hailey Gaines and Grace Gaines; sons Laney Dillavou Jr. and Garrett Dillavou; granddaughters Kayloni Dillavou and Kiyah Dillavou; a sister, Teri Hammond; former spouse Laney Dillavou; father-in-law Bill Sims; mother and father-in-law Judy Bradley and Chris Bradley; sister-in-law Jessica Sievers; and brothers-in-law Cody (Rachel) Sims, Josh (Erin) Sims, Jason (Jenna) Sims, Dylan Sims and David Carter.

Along with her father and mother, she was preceded in death by her son, Carlyle Dillavou.

Cremation rites will be accorded and the family will host a memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the home of Cody and Rachel Sims located at 1970 Old Route 51 North, Anna, Ill. 62906.

Memorials can be made to Crain Funeral Home to help offset expenses.  

Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.

To view the obituary and/or to leave an online condolence for the family, visit www.crainsonline.com. 

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