Martha Lowrey, 81, of Bloomington, Illinois passed away on 10/15/2020. Martha was born in Birmingham, AL to George M. Wilson, Jr. and Gertrude Hammonds Wilson. Martha married Milford E. Lowrey in 1957 after graduating from Hueytown High School where she served as drum majorette with the marching band.
In 1966, she and her husband re-located to Illinois living in Pekin, Watseka, Benton, Murphysboro, and Bloomington-Normal over the course of the next 50+ years. With each move, Martha remained active in her Baptist church, Jr. Women’s Club, Newcomers Club, PTO and Sports Boosters, and was an avid bridge player.
In Murphysboro, she worked as a Legal Assistant for Wesley & Erbes Law Firm for 13 years before her retirement. Since retiring she enjoyed flower gardening, reading, and being with her grandchildren whom she adored.
She is survived by her husband, Milford Lowrey of Bloomington, IL. She is also survived by a son, Stuart (Cathy) Lowrey of Louisville, KY and a daughter, Ashley (Steve) Pettit of Bloomington, IL and brother, George M. “Butch” (Susie) Wilson of McCalla, AL. She has two grandchildren, John Lowrey of Brownsville, TX and Rachael Lowrey of Tuscaloosa, AL, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother and father.
There will be no public visitation in Illinois. A public visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 from 10-11am in the chapel of John Ridout’s Elmwood Chapel located at 800 Dennison Ave. SW. Birmingham, AL. 35211 with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 11:00am for extended family. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens in Bessemer, AL.
