Marie Louise Pursell, 86, of Litchfield, died at 6:24 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, , at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield, with the Rev. Mike Rogers of Litchfield Southern Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service, from noon until the time of service. Interment will be at Cedar Ridge Cemetery in Honey Bend. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mrs. Pursell was born on June 26, 1936, in Worden, a daughter of Paul and Louise (Homier) Albrecht. She married Ronald H. Pursell on June 26, 1965, at St. Timothy’s United Methodist Church in Litchfield, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 30, 2020.
Mrs. Pursell graduated with Livingston High School’s class of 1955. She attended the Central Illinois School of Beauty Culture. Mrs. Pursell enjoyed fashion; she was employed in Litchfield by Sydney’s Women’s Wear for 25 years until its closing, Clothes-Go-Round, Kirlins and Glik’s. She enjoyed volunteering at Hearts United and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. Mrs. Pursell was devoted to her family and took a great interest in all of her grandchildren’s activities.
Mrs. Pursell is survived by her daughters, Connie (Brad) Frerichs and Tina (Winston) Grabner, both of Litchfield; grandchildren, Courtney (Nick) Wood, Casey Frerichs, and Tayler (Zach) Shelton; great-grandchildren, Serenity, Tori, Colin, Heaven, Jayde and Eleanor.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers, Irvin Albrecht, Paul Albrecht and Raymond Albrecht; and an infant sister, Ruth Marie Albrecht.
Memorials be made to the Litchfield High School Student Assistance Fund. Condolences may be left online at www.plummerfuneralservices.com.
