Mary Janice Draper, 87, of Hillsboro, died at 3:42 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at home.
A graveside service is planned for Tuesday, May 12, at 10 a.m., at Wares Grove Cemetery in Butler. Hough-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Mrs. Draper was born on Dec. 31, 1938, in Decatur. She was a nurse’s aide and a homemaker. She enjoyed going to Texas, golfing and playing Bingo.
She is survived by two daughters, Delise “Dee” (Dave) Davidson of Hillsboro and Sheryl “Sherry” (Randy) Neely of Taylor Springs; son, Lee Draper of Hillsboro; grandchildren, Brittney Neely of Schram City, Bradly Draper of Divernon, Dalton Draper of Coffeen, Michelle (Matt) Pachesa of Taylor Springs and Brian (Alyssa) Davidson of Chicago; great-grandchildren, Keaton, Hayden and Fallon Pachesa of Taylor Springs and Milo Davidson of Chicago.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Maynard and Elorne (McFarland) Moore; husband, Alan Draper; and granddaughter, Leanne Draper.
