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Rosemary L. Asbury, 86, of East Liberty, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
A 1950 graduate of Magnetic Springs High School, she tended the family farm alongside her husband. She also worked at the Raymond Library and at Producers Livestock. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and sewing.
Born June 19, 1932, in Peoria, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Crystal Disbennett Sarver. On Nov. 3, 1956, she married her husband of nearly 53 years, Roy L. Asbury Sr., and he preceded her in death Sept. 14, 2009. She also was preceded in death by a son, Russell Asbury; a daughter-in-law, Kim M. Asbury; a sister-in-law, Opal Asbury; and brothers-in-law, Donald Asbury and Gerald Jolliff.
She is survived by her sons, Roy (Kimberly R.) Asbury Jr. of Marysville, Rodney Asbury of East Liberty and Rex (Belinda) Asbury of Cable; grandchildren, Emily Asbury, Chad and Andy Clarridge and Jason Otto; sisters, Lela Jolliff of Richwood and Linda (John) Raile of East Liberty; brothers-in-law, Wayne (Freda) Asbury and Fred (Terry) Asbury, both of Duquion, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Calling is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 23, at Wilson Funeral Home, Schnurrenberger Chapel, 222 W. Center St., West Mansfield, where funeral services begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 24. The Rev. Danny Grose officiates and burial follows at the East Liberty Cemetery next to her husband.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Advent Christian Church in care of the funeral home. Express condolences at www.wilsonfuneralhomesinc.com.