Margie Eloise Smith
August 1, 1922 - June 11, 2015
Margie E. Smith, 92, of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015, at her home in Jacksonville. She was born, Aug. 1, 1922, in Island Grove, IL, the daughter of Nicholas C. and Grace Burke Hughes. She married Leon Smith, March 29, 1941, in Palmyra, MO. He preceded her in death, January 14, 1987. Surviving are 5 children, Leona (Lee) Spradlin of Springfield, Gracetta (Albert) Benton of Winchester, Hardin “Butch” (Nancy) Smith of Sherman, Barbara Adams of Jacksonville, and Toni (Glenn) Hilliker of Jacksonville; 11 grandchildren; 5 step grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 10 step great- grandchildren; 7 great-great-great grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Wanda McCarty of Springfield and Bernita Rossum of Lake Havasu City, AR. Margie was preceded in death by a grandson; a great grandson; a great-great grandson; 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. Margie was a member of the First Christian Church in Jacksonville. She enjoyed crocheting. She was a devoted mother who loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at the Daws Family Funeral Home in South Jacksonville with interment in the Manchester Cemetery. The family will greet friends Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Manchester Cemetery.
Margie E. Smith, 92, of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015, at her home in Jacksonville. She was born, Aug. 1, 1922, in Island Grove, IL, the daughter of Nicholas C. and Grace Burke Hughes. She married Leon Smith, March 29, 1941,... View Obituary & Service Information