Mary Lou Tennison, 78, of McLeansboro, passed away 3:33 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2012, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon. There will be no public services. As per request, Mrs. Tennison will be cremated and private family services will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the local animal shelter. Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, is in charge of arrangements.