Cora Mae McGuire, 86, of DuQuoin, IL, formerly of Joliet, IL passed away at 10:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Fairview Rehabilitation and Healthcare in DuQuoin. Born July 11, 1935 in Hyannis, MA to the late Eugene and Hester (nee Sears) Eldredge. Cora was raised and educated in Chatham, MA and at the age of eighteen she met Donald Henry whom was stationed there with the US Coast Guard. They eventually married and moved to Joliet, where they raised their four children. Cora had a strong work ethic and made balancing a household and a full-time job look easy. She eventually retired from Tri-Star Cabinet in New Lenox, IL after many years of employment. In 1990, she settled in DuQuoin to enjoy her years of retirement. She then married Henry A. McGuire on December 12, 1995 in Pinckneyville, IL and were together for over twenty years until his passing in 2016. Cora and Henry enjoyed taking care of and feeding the feral cats that visited their house for many years. Surviving are four children, Robert (Nancy) Henry of Brooklyn, NY, Sharon (Randy) Highbaugh of Shorewood, IL, Dale (Debbie) Henry of Crest Hill, IL, and William Henry of Ottawa, IL; two step-sons; two step-daughters; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. Preceding her in death were her parents; first husband Donald Henry; second husband, Henry McGuire; beloved grand-daughter, Chloe Henry; brother, Robert Eldredge; and daughter-in-law, Karen Henry. The family would like to thank Guy Steely and Debbie Heck from the Gold Plate Program of Perry County; special friend, Julie Lawhorn; Hospice of Southern Illinois. Those mentioned have given Cora the respect, dedication, compassion, and dignified care she needed during the late stages of her life. Per Cora's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Inurnment will be private. Searby Funeral Home in DuQuoin is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name may be directed to the Finding Forever Rescue: 1117 E. Main, Marion, IL 62959 http://www.findingforeveranimalrescue.org/, any donations would be appreciated.