Smith, Mary Elizabeth

Mary Elizabeth Smith, 89, of Galesburg, died at 1:32 p.m. Monday, September 15, 2014 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.

Mary was born the daughter of John Joseph and Mary Belle Skinner Lynn on April 15, 1925 in Galesburg. Mary married George M. Cills in 1943. He was killed during WWII in 1944. She later married Walter E. Smith on May 1, 1948 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death in August 1992. Mary is survived by two nieces, Susie (Tom) Patterson and Cathy (Kelly) Huffman both of Galesburg. She is also survived by two great nephews, Jacob (Tonya) Henry and Justin (Jacque) Henry; one great niece, Annie (Corey) Huffman; five great great nieces and three great great nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, John Frederick Lynn; a niece, Vickie Lee Lynn; and her dear friend, Jack Larson.

Mary worked at Montgomery Ward as the catalog manager for 40 years. She also worked at the Peoria Journal Star for 3 1/2 years in the office. Mary was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, the Moose Lodge, volunteered for FISH and SHIP, and was currently bowling in the senior league and was the treasurer.

Memorial graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Galesburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prairieland Animal Wellness Center. Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.

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