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      Alma Mae Smith, 92, of Fairfield, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Mt. Vernon Health Care in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

      Alma was born December 21, 1928 to Ernest and Luna (Brown) Berg at De Valls Bluff, Arkansas. She married Carl Elliott and he preceded her in death.

      Alma was a retired Dietician at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. where she worked for sixty-one years. She enjoyed Bible reading, baking, and cooking fried chicken on Sunday.

      Alma is survived by five grandchildren Lyna Benson and Jackie Kroeschen both of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Carl Elliott of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Chad Weedman of Carbondale, Illinois, and Jennifer Weedman of Fairfield, Illinois, and one daughter-in-law Stephanie Young-Elliott of Fairfield, Illinois.

      Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Carl, daughter Brenda Weedman, two sons Gary Elliott and Michael Elliott; four brothers John Berg, Raymond Berg, Wilbur Berg, and Walter Berg; four sisters Ovella “Dot” Berg, Wanda Murphy, Cora “Pat” Wilson, and Lena Brackenbush.

      Per her wishes, cremation rites were accorded. There will be no service.

      Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

      Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, Illinois

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    1. Elizabeth Atteberry / February 3, 2021 at 11:20 am

      I dearly loved this woman! I worked in the kitchen at Fairfield Memorial hospital under her right out of high school she always had a smile on her face and was so kind! Even after i no longer worked there everytime i seen her she always had a smile and a kind word for me! Best cook they have ever had there! She will be missed dearly! Praying for the family as they go through the next few weeks!

      Sincerely Michelle Atteberry

    2. Judy Holroyd / February 3, 2021 at 11:51 am

      Sorry to hear this I worked for Alma at the hospital.

    3. Chad C Weiss / February 3, 2021 at 12:52 pm

      Sorry for your loss Lyna and Family….

    4. Kay Rowark / February 3, 2021 at 3:34 pm

      Loved and respected this beautiful person ! Heaven received a Beautiful Angel ❤️

    5. Linda Koontz / February 3, 2021 at 4:00 pm

      Such a sweet and loving lady. She was a wonderful dietitian. I knew her before I got to know her dauggter Brenda. Heaven gained another angel. Linda Koontz

    6. Mary Ann Harrison / February 3, 2021 at 4:19 pm

      Fly high sweet sweet Alma. You will be missed greatly my friend. You were loved by so many. Thoughts and prayers to the family

    7. marsha stennett / February 3, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      sorry for your loss she will be missed. marsha stennett

    8. Kathy Barnett / February 3, 2021 at 4:37 pm

      So sad to hear this! Worked with Alma at FMH she taught me a lot about food service but most of all how to be a good kid, as she would say! Alma, see ya again someday! Love ya kid!

    9. Pierce Jackie / February 3, 2021 at 7:25 pm

      I dearly loved Alma’s smile every morning at the hospital. She always made people feel special, always asked me “What you having doll baby” every morning with the biggest smile. She will be missed by all those that had the privilege to know her. So sorry for your loss

    10. Stacy Blaine / February 3, 2021 at 10:37 pm

      Heaven gained a special angel. Alma was a wonderful person and will be missed so much. I worked with her at the hospital for several years and was always amazed by her.

    11. Kisha Miller / February 4, 2021 at 9:39 am

      She came to MTVHCC and I was one of the lucky ones to meet her first. I instantly fell in love. She told me many stories about her life and her journey as a dietitian for over 61yrs. I will miss u my lil trouble maker❤️ Thanks for blessing my life with your presence 🥰

    12. Joyce Henson / February 4, 2021 at 12:50 pm

      Alma was famous for her delicious coconut cream pie. Alma made everyone feel special at FMH where she & I worked many years.

    13. Steven Mitchell / February 4, 2021 at 3:15 pm

      Alma was a very special lady who made some of the best pies in the world. She would always make sure I had had enough food for two people! I will miss her dearly. A wonderful lady.

    14. Teresa Trotter / February 4, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      My deepest sympathy to the family. Sending prayers. I worked with Alma at FMH. I loved her so. My children called her Grandma Alma. She was such a special lady. She taught me alot about everything. RIP Kid love you.

    15. Lisa Maez / February 4, 2021 at 5:53 pm

      My prayers to her family. We all will share your loss. I can not even come up with the words to describe how much love she spread to all of us who knew her and for those she cared for and served. She will be missed.

    16. Dawn / February 5, 2021 at 7:33 am

      “What’ll ya have, honey”? Always a smile. A laugh. Genuine joy and kindness. The best baker around, and perfect meringue every time.
      One the most influential, important people in the hospital made food with love and served with a smile. Thanks Alma!

    17. Pamela Caudle / February 5, 2021 at 11:16 am

      Alma was a sweet, caring lady. Always asked about my Dad when I saw her before I could ask how she was. She never complained and always smiled when she saw people. Pam (Ellis) Caudle

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