Sally R. Lozier

Sally Ruth Lozier, 74, of East Galesburg, died at 8:28 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2017 at Richard Owens Hospice House, Peoria. Sally was born July 12, 1942 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Eugene R. "Jack" and Ruth Monks Connor. She graduated from Corpus Christi High School. Sally married Howard D. Lozier on October 27, 1962 at Corpus Christi Church in Galesburg. Sally is survived by her husband, Howard of East Galesburg; two sons, Bill (Renee) Lozier of East Galesburg and Brian (Tricia) Lozier of Dyersberg, TN; one daughter, Colleen (Roger) Davis of Annawan; and two sisters, Donna (Jerry) Scott of East Galesburg and Jene Hinton of Denver, CO. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Keith and Kyle Davis, Connor and Garrett Lozier, Gracie, Grayson, and Quinn Lozier. Sally was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John and David Connor; and one sister, Mary Sandage. Sally had a strong faith in God and was a dedicated member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. In her younger years, Sally worked at W.A. Jordan and enjoyed selling Avon. She also enjoyed making and selling Barbie doll clothing, tending to her garden and large strawberry patch. Sally also loved to cook and bake her famous cookies. She also enjoyed catering as well as her doll collection. Most of all, Sally lovedher family and friends and enjoyed spending as much time with them as possible. The rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2017 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg with visitation following from 4 to 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Rev. William T. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Richard Owens Hospice House or OSF St. Mary's Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center.