East Peoria – Josephine Ellen Smith, 93, of East Peoria, passed away at 5:09 AM on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Farmington County Manor. She was born on March 17, 1923 in Frederick, IL to Joseph Fisher and Alice (Cole) Fisher-Ren. She married Laston L. Smith on March 21, 1942 in Missouri. He preceded her in death.
Also preceding her in death were her parents, one brother, and four sisters.
Surviving are three children, Patricia (David) Churchill of Dripping Springs, TX, Ruthie (Steven) Schnetzler of Farmington, IL, and Shirley (William) Pierce of Bartonville, IL; 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Henry, John, and William Ren.
Josephine was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in East Peoria, IL.
Services will be at 11 AM on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, IL, where a visitation will be an hour prior. Rev. William Pierce will officiate. Burial will follow the services at Oakridge Cemetery in Farmington, IL. Memorials can be made to Berea Baptist Church in Bartonville. To view Josephine’s DVD or make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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