Mary Lou Housh, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Savannah Heights in Mt. Pleasant.
Mary was born May 27, 1939 in Terre Haute, Illinois. She was the daughter of Ross E. and Mildred P. (Olson) Mesecher. She graduated as the Salutatorian of the Terre Haute High School Class of 1957. She then began classes at the former Burlington Beauty Academy, graduating in 1960. It was at the academy that she fell in love and met her future husband. On January 9, 1960, Mary was united in marriage to Larry Eugene Housh. Mr. Housh preceded Mary in death on May 16, 1994.
Mary worked at several factories in the area. She was employed at Sylvania in Burlington, Heatilator and Motorola (later Celestica) in Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. Housh was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary Robert Tribby Post #58 of Mt. Pleasant.
Mary loved to travel and eat out. Uniquely, she loved to travel to attend sprint car races. In her younger days, Mary loved to dance. She also played the piano for many years.
Those thankful for sharing in Mary’s life include her daughter, Teresa Derby of Mt. Pleasant; a brother and his wife, Arthur & Ginny Mesecher of Burlington; a sister-in-law, Deloris Mesecher of Stronghurst, IL, and several other relatives of her brothers and husband’s families.
In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, her son-in-law, David Derby and a brother, Ross Mesecher.
The funeral service for Mary will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant. Burial will be in the St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9AM until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to her daughter for a decision to be made later.
Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com