Grace Whisnant Ferguson

Alton Telegraph -- April 26, 1989

ALTON - Grace M. Ferguson, 93, died at 4:30 a.m. today, April 26, 1989, at Life Care Center in Alton.

Born in Eldorado, her parents were the late John and Slendia (Vinson) Whisnant.

She married Carl Ferguson Feb. 23, 1914, in Edwardsville. He died Aug. 18, 1959.

Preceding her in death were a son, John Ferguson; and a daughter, Roberta Henry.

Surviving are two grandsons, Ronald and Gerald Dorris, both of Godfrey; four great-grandchildren; and four great-greatgrandchildren.

Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday with services 11 a.m. Friday at Gent Funeral Home in Alton.

Burial is in Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey.

Memorials may be given to Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene.