Edith Louise Alara Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Edith Louise Alara (Fairview Heights, Illinois), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 14, 2025 at the age of 77. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edith Louise Alara to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas McClain and Odessa McClain (Fenison); her stepmother Gussie McClain; her aunt Leola; and her husband James Russell.
She is survived by: her sisters, Estella Cammack and Mary Kent; her children, Karen Alara, Miäsha Shannon (Lamahn) and Mégan Farrar (Kristen); her grandchildren, Jalin Alara, Walter Marquese Shannon, Lamahn Shannon Jr. and Anända Shannon; and her great grandchild Skye.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Lake View Funeral Home (5000 N Illinois St, Fairview Heights, IL 62208). A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, February 25th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location.
