Letha B. Herron

Letha B. Herron, age 96, of Morton, Illinois, formerly of East Peoria, Illinois passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2008 in The Apostolic Christian Restmor Nursing Facility in Morton, Illinois. She was born on April 9, 1912 in Corning, Iowa to William & Della White Nelson. She married Walter C. Herron on September 18, 1936 in Maryville, Missouri. She and Walter (Mike) had lived most of their married life in East Peoria, Illinois. He preceded her in death on February 19, 1998. She then lived at Brandon Wood Retirement Center in Morton, Illinois where she had many enjoyable friendships. She loved taking part in any activities and playing many games with friends there. Letha has worked at Princess Peggy Dress Factory in Peoria and then at Caterpillar, Inc. in the East Peoria Facility for 22 years. She was a long time member of the United Presbyterian Church in Peoria. She always wore a smile and loved being hugged. She was a generous and very loving person and will surely be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by one sister; LaVerna (Rue) Hough of Honey Creek, Iowa, one brother; Lowell (Ecko) Nelson of Hurricane, Utah, a brother-in-law; Chet Wilbur of Grand Junction, Colorado, many nieces, nephews and friends, including Jerry & Hazel Sullins, longtime special friends and care givers. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and five brothers; Lawrence E. Nelson, Lester W. Nelson, Lloyd E. Nelson, Leonard H. Nelson, Lowella M. Stream, Lola Mae Wilbur, Leland R. Nelson. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the Red Oak Presbyterian Church in Red Oak, Iowa with Pastor Caryn Pedersen officiating under the direction of the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri. Music will be "Amazing Grace", "Blessed Assurance" and "How Great Thou Art" sung by Lavonna Franklin. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Red Oak, Iowa. Pallbearers will be Denny Hough, Larry Hough, Mick Hough, Ted Hough, Lanny Nelson, Larry Nelson, Richard Shea and Shawn Shea. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00am at the church prior to service time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Trust In Hope Foundation at the Illinois Cancer Care Center, 8940 N. Wood Sage Rd., Peoria, Illinois 61615. Friends may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Letha B. Herron

April 9, 1912 - April 17, 2008