Rosemary L. Asbury, 86, of East Liberty, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
She graduated from Magnetic Springs High School in 1950. 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.
She was born June 19, 1932, in Peoria, to the late Frank and Crystal (Disbennett) Sarver. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 53 years, Roy L. Asbury Sr, whom she married Nov. 3, 1956, and who died Sept. 14, 2009; son, Russell Asbury; daughter-in-law, Kim M. Asbury; 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 Du Quoin, Illinois, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Wilson Funeral Home, Schnurrenberger Chapel, 222 W. Center St., West Mansfield. The Rev. Danny Grose will officiate funeral services at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at East Liberty Cemetery, next to her husband.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Advent Christian Church in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wilsonfuneralhomesinc.com.