With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Norma Jane Rash of Philo, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 25, 2025 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norma Jane Rash to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Chloe Jenkins Lowry and Caleb Lowry; her siblings, Nina Lowry, Betty Lowry Hankins, Charles William "Bill" Lowry and Enos Lowry; and her husband Virgil Paul Rash.
She is survived by: her children, Cheryl Rash Jones (Walter), Scott Rash, Timothy Rash (MingRong) and John Rash (Lianne); her grandchildren, Holly Jones Moten (Colin), Forrest Jones, Yujia Wang (Junjie), Airin Rash and Alea Rash; and her great grandchildren, Daisy Yang, Henry Yang and Asher Jones Moten.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 31st 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel (1900 Philo Rd, Urbana, IL 61802). A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, September 1st 2025 at the TBD Locust Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Empty Tomb Ministries, Inc., working to prevent childhood deaths around the world: https://emptytomb.org, or to her church (First Baptist Church of Savoy).