Hart, Doris E.

Doris E. Hart, 85, of Williamsfield, died at 4:05 PM Friday, September 5, 2014 at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM, Friday, September 12 at the Williamsield United Methodist Church. Rev. Barry Reed, her great nephew, will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Williamsfield Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Williamsfield United Methodist Church, the Williamsfield Fire Department or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Rux Funeral Home in Williamsfield is in charge of arrangements.

She was born on November 6, 1928 in Knox County, IL the daughter of Earl and Berniece Marie (Robinson) Tucker. She married William S. Hart on November 7, 1946 in Knoxville, IL. He preceded her in death on December 6, 1989. She was also preceded in death by two sisters in infancy and two sisters, Mildred Reed and Wanda Mills. She is survived by four sons, Terry (Martha) Hart of Liberty, MO, Danny (Janet) Hart of Brimfield, IL and David “Speed” (Renee) Hart and Kelly (Debbie) Hart, both of Williamsfield, ten grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and one sister, Juanita (Al) Mattson of Hemet, CA.

Doris graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1946. She had been a homemaker but in earlier years, had worked as a clerk and meat cutter at Young’s Grocery Store. She was member of the Williamsfield United Methodist Church. She enjoyed helping others and showed this by delivering Senior Citizen meals and looking after and caring for many community members. She will be remembered for her big heart and as “Grandma Doris” to many. This obituary may be viewed and private condolences left at www.ruxfuneral.com.

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