Rosalind Alice (Meadows) Brandon

Rosalind Alice Brandon age 79 of Royalton passed away at 10:05 P.M. on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Herrin Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Rosalind was born July 25, 1945 in Mulkeytown, IL to Henry D. and Rose E. (Hicks) Meadows. She married Charles R. Brandon on April 9, 1962 and they shared more than 62 years of marriage and wonderful memories.

Rosalind a model of love, compassion, and a beacon of light; leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth and kindness. She walked through life with a gentle strength. Her generosity touched everyone she encountered with an unforgettable grace, while always encouraging a positive attitude no matter the circumstances. Her kindness, warmth and guidance will be missed by all who knew her.

Rosalind enjoyed singing at church in her younger years. She enjoyed doing crafts, gardening, an avid reader of the Bible. Rosalind spent her life nurturing her loved ones. Rosalind’s family was her greatest joy. She cherished every moment spent with them.

She is survived by her loving husband Charles R. Brandon of Royalton, IL, son Calvin R. Brandon of Christopher, IL, daughter Hydie (John) Brower of Carterville, IL, daughter Kelly (Luis) Brandon-Lopez of Benton, IL, 2 brothers Randy Meadows of Benton, IL, Charles (Deborah) Meadows of Cleburn, IL, sister-in-law Janet Meadows of Cleburn, IL, granddaughter Charly (Dalton) Williford of Thompsonville, IL, granddaughter Sammy Brandon of Carterville, IL, granddaughter Jesse (Max) Summers of Mulkeytown, IL, granddaughter Racheal Lukens of Royalton, IL and 8 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son Charles D. Brandon and 2 brothers Henry D. Meadows, Jr. & Sam J. Meadows.

A special thank you to all of her caregivers including Fern Perruquet and Peggy Walker.

Visitation will be from 4:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. on Friday, January 24th and after 10:00 A.M. on Saturday January 25th at the First Baptist Church of Royalton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 25th at the church with Pastor Ralph Brandon & Pastor Mario Ramos officiating. Graveside Entombment will follow at the Miners Cemetery in Royalton.

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