Erma Lou (Holler) Warren passed peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday January 5, 2021 in Fairfield, IL at the age of 91.
Erma Lou is survived by Dale Warren, her loving husband of 71 years; sons Michael (Brenda) of Woodlawn, IL and Faron (Keyna) of Fairfield; brothers Ivan Holler of Fairfield and Bernard (Marge) Holler of Eau Claire, WI; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Iva (Bright) Holler, in-laws Donald and Mary (Henson) Warren, sister-in-law Bonnie (Lathrop) Holler, brother-in-law Gary Warren and sister-in-law Kay (Warren) Gallion.
Erma Lou was born in April of 1929 in Orchardville, IL. She graduated from Wayne City High School in 1947. After high school, Erma Lou attended Barry Jones Beauty Academy in Mt. Vernon, IL where she earned her State of Illinois Registered Beauty Culturist license. She married Dale in 1949 and they were blessed with two sons. In addition to being a homemaker and raising their two sons, Erma Lou worked as a beautician and was a librarian at Fairfield Public Library for 25 years. She loved visiting national parks and touring the USA with her family in their Shasta trailer. Erma Lou was a wonderful cook and enjoyed cooking for her family as well as serving many years in the kitchen at Brush Creek Campground. Campers eagerly looked forward to Erma Lou’s hot rolls. She was an avid reader and also loved to crochet and gifted many families with afghans, baby blankets, scarves, and potholders. She was a longtime member of the Community of Christ church in Fairfield where she served as church treasurer for many years and where Dale served many years as pastor.
Erma Lou treasured her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and especially loved her role as Grandma Lou. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
A private service, for family members only, will be held with David Savage officiating the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, memorials made be made to Brush Creek Campground, Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation, or SSM Hospice Good Samaritan and will be accepted by the Johnson and Vaughn Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
Interment will be at Brush Creek Cemetery.