Rose Alice Nevels

Rose A. Nevels

Rose Alice Nevels, beloved mother and grandmother, died on Feb. 14, 2023, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was 88 years old. 

She was born on Dec. 12, 1934, in Pulaski County, the oldest daughter of Elvis Miller and Nellie Anderson Miller. 

She married Grover Leonard Nevels on Dec. 19, 1955, in Granite City.

Mrs. Nevels was a retired federal government employee, where she worked as an officer for OSHA. 

She was a very faithful woman who loved the Lord, and she read her Bible every day. In her earlier days, she enjoyed sewing and textiles, as well as gardening and raising chickens and guineas.

She was very proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially her Autistic grandson, Landon. She kept every card and piece of artwork that they had given her over the years. 

She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Mike) Hicks of Anna; grandchildren Ashley (Sean) O’Neill, Jacob Eudy, Lindsey (Ryan) Sadler and Hailey (Jay) New; great-grandchildren Addie, Shannon, Liam O’Neill; Landon Sadler; Paisley, Holden and Anistyn New; step-great-granddaughter Kailey New; one brother, Dean Miller; sisters Jane Estes, JoAnn Mucho and Janice Hammers; other relatives and many friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 65 years, Grover Leonard Nevels; and one daughter, Sherry Eudy. 

Private graveside services will be held for the immediate family. Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements. 

Memorials can be made to the Autism Society of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

To visit her memorial page and to leave online condolences for her family, visit the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home website at rendlemanhilemanfh.com.

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