Erma Towery

Erma Towery, 95, of Havana, passed away at Havana Health Care at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. She was born September 22, 1922 in Woodward, Oklahoma to Jacob Murphy and Clara Jane (Hamilton) Servis. She married William Towery on August 16, 1959. He preceded her in death on June 24, 1991. Mrs. Towery is survived by two daughters: Jo Ann (Ken) Shore, of Havana, Shirley Ann Juliano of Berwyn, eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons: Ralph and Robert and eight brothers and sisters. Mrs. Towery worked at Mason District Hospital and Waterworth’s Lounge, in Havana, for several years. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening. Graveside services will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Rev. Bill Boyce will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.