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Author: SETilleman
Surnames: BROWN, CARLOCK, ISHMAEL, LAW, LEWIS, PATRICK, STOUT, WITT
Classification: obituary
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Source: McCracken-Dean Funeral Home,Inc, Pana, IL;
http://www.mccrackendeanfuneralhome.com/obits/obituaries.php/obitID/531005
"Velma M. Carlock Ishmael Stout
November 26, 1911 - January 2, 2008
Velma M. Carlock Ishmael Stout, 96, of Pana, died Wednesday, January 2, 2008 in Heritage
Manor-Pana. She was born November 26, 1911 in Pawnee, IL, the daughter of William Henry
& Sarah Catherine Brown Carlock. Velma lived most of her adult life in the Pana area.
She worked at the Ammunition Plant in Illiopolis, as well as in the dress factory in
Shelbyville and Mattoon. Velma enjoyed sewing, crocheting, beadwork, and any kind of hand
work. She loved her flowers, reading, and especially her family.
Velma married Walter Ishmael, and to this union, two children were born. They were later
divorced. Velma then married Fred M. Stout on March 4, 1935 in Ramsey. They were parents
of six children.
Velma is survived by her daughters: Pearl Lewis, Centerville, TN; Izola Mae Law &
husband Duane, Taylorville, IL; Joann Witt, Pana, IL; and Elsie Patrick, Pana, IL; 15
grandchildren; and several great and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by her parents; husband, Fred M. Stout on November 21, 1982; son, Frank Ishmael; 2 sons in
infancy; daughter, Melissa; and 11 brothers & sisters.
... Funeral services will be held Friday, January 4, 2008 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home
at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Martin Eden officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery,
rural Ramsey. Friends may call Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at
McCracken-Dean Funeral Home.
... Memorials may be made to the Carnegie-Schuyler Library, 303 E. Second St., Pana, IL
62557."
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