Kathy Jean (Poole) Olson, 74, of Benton passed away peacefully in her home on March 26, 2025 with the love of her life Gordon by her side.
She was born on December 31, 1950 in Christopher, Illinois. She was Owner of ABC Paroll (EZ Accounting) and GMaw's Bakery & Deli before retiring in 2017.
In her spare time she enjoyed baking, planting flowers and feeding and watching the birds and squirrels.
She was an adventurer who also loved dirt track racing in Mt. Vernon and was well known as Mom 1.
Kathy is survived by her husband Gordon, Sons Byron Olson (Maryann), Jimmy Bebout (Michelle) and Daughter Karla Olson, as well as her Sisters, Sue Poole (Carm), Terri Poole (Diane), Kathy Sledge (Dan), 16 Grandchildren, 26 Great-Grandchildren, an uncle and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her Paternal & Maternal Grandparents, Father Gene Poole and wife Delphia, Mother Totsy Harrop and husband John, Sisters Ralee Poole & Tammy Poole and Grandson Andrue Olson.
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