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  • Visitation

    Wednesday, February 6, 2019

    10 to 11 a.m.

    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home

    Albion, IL

  • Service

    Wednesday, February 6, 2019

    11 a.m.

    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home

    Albion, IL

    Burial to follow in Graceland Cemetery

  • Full Obituary

    Mary Louise Smith, 95, formerly of Albion, IL, passed from this life to the next on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Hamilton Memorial Rehab and Health Care in McLeansboro, IL.

    She was born July 12, 1923 in Ellery, IL, the daughter of Edith (Mitchell) and Ivan Wiles. She married Perl William Smith on July 12, 1943 in Olney, IL and he preceded her in death on August 19, 1995.

    Mary Louise was a homemaker, and she and Perl enjoyed growing roses. She was a member of the Home Extension, a 4-H leader for many years, and a DAR member.

    She is survived by one daughter, Charlotte Smith; one son, Steve Smith; a sister, Sandra Thomason; and a granddaughter, Summer Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; three brothers: Duane Wiles, Paul Wiles, and Carl Wiles; and two sisters: Norma Shoaff and Marlene Blake.

    Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home in Albion. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Graceland Cemetery.

    Fond memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of Albion is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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2 Condolences
 
  1. JUSTIN / February 5, 2019 at 7:37 am

    Steve and Charlotte

    I am sorry to hear about Aunt Mary passing. She was a person that could lighten up the room with laughter and truely loved people, life, and family. Everyone that knew Aunt Mary was touched without even knowing it. She will be missed by all, but left a impact on all of us as a family. well done, good and faithful servant

    Justin, Dawn, Grant, Libby, Alaina Wiles

  2. Bobbie Sandusky / February 5, 2019 at 8:35 am

    I had the pleasure of sitting with your mother at supper at Hamilton Memorial. My mother has been a resident there for the past 2 1/2 years. Mom is nonverbal and unable to feed herself. Visiting with Ms Mary has helped me pass the time. I loved her stories and conversation. For some reason she always called me Melissa. She knew me every time, except that last night. She will certainly be missed by me.

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