She was born to Garmon and Lottie (Holmes) Chastain on September 16, 1936 in Benton, TN. She married Charles “Chuck” W. Maher in Sunnyland on August 30, 1969.
Louise is survived by her husband Chuck of Peoria, daughters, Sarita Hedges of Creve Coeur and Dee Neese Jones of Peoria, five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and sister, Jean Wiley of Athens, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Doc Chastain.
Louise worked in the Student Center at Bradley University and was responsible for janitorial work and event set up. She retired in 2002. Louise was lovingly known as “Weezy” by friends and family members.
Visitation will be held at Davison-Fulton-Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home on Friday, January 21, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 PM. Cremation rites will be accorded following visitation.
Memorial donations may be made to Illinois CancerCare or OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.
Davison-Fulton-Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be left at www.Woolsey-Wilton.com.