MEET OUR STAFF
Rev. Anne Fuquay
Pastor
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Rev. Anne Fuquay is the pastor of Tuscola United Methodist Church, where she leads worship, pastoral care, and community ministries. Before coming to Tuscola, Anne served as chaplain at Cunningham Children’s Home in Urbana, offering spiritual support, chapel leadership, and faith formation for young people and staff. She lives in Urbana and is committed to building welcoming, compassionate congregational life and partnering with local organizations to serve families and youth.
Brooks Osmundson serves as our Financial Secretary, bringing over 7 years of experience in accounting, after a career in retail, and a passion for Tuscola United Methodist Church's mission. With a background in managing budgets, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and streamlining administrative processes, she focuses on fiscal integrity and transparent stewardship to support all church ministries effectively. Brooks believes that sound financial management is key to empowering the church's vision, making it a joy to serve in this capacity. When not managing accounts, Brooks provides support to SAM Pantry and explores her passion for grant writing. Out of the office, you might find her spending time with her family, knitting, and engaging in fellowship.
Jeannie Craddock
Music Director
Jeannie Craddock has shared her gift of music with TUMC for nearly four decades. Currently leading our Sanctuary Choir and Celebration Ringers, Jeannie brings a lifetime of expertise to our worship. She retired in 2020 after 33 years of teaching music at Tuscola MS/HS and holds advanced degrees in Choral Conducting and Vocal Performance from WIU and EIU.
Beyond the sanctuary, Jeannie is a dedicated community volunteer with Kiwanis, DAR, and Chi Omega. She lives in Tuscola with her husband, Dan, and enjoys spending time with her two grown children and her granddaughter, Annie.
Kathleen Dyer
Custodian
Kathleen Dyer, our dedicated custodian, keeps our church shining, ensuring a welcoming space for all by meticulously handling cleaning, and facility upkeep. Kathleen blends her practical skills with a heart for service, finding joy in supporting the church's mission while creating a peaceful environment for worship and community. She can often be found singing while she works and is always ready to lend a hand with a smile. When not in service to the church Kathleen spends her time caring for family, studying for lay leadership, and volunteering in a wide variety of community organizations.