Karen Rose Edmaiston Smith's Obituary
Karen Rose Edmaiston Smith, 49, of Westfield IL passed away at 11:45 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2013 at her home. She was born February 1, 1964 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Coy Edmaiston and Marjorie Kathleen Riley Edmaiston. Survivors include her son, Randall Edmaiston of Westfield, IL; daughter, Sierra Smith of Terre Haute, IN; son, Dakota "Edmaiston" Smith of Westfield, IL; sister, Joyce Boston and husband Tom of Joliet, IL and one grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother in law, Willie Pantoja. Karen was a graduate of Joliet Twp. Central High School in Joliet, IL and Olney Central College in Olney, IL. She worked for many years at the Casey Moose and the Casey VFW, where she helped with many fundraisers and poker runs. Karen was a member of the Casey Moose Lodge and the Casey VFW Women's Auxillary. Her children were her world. She loved to cook biscuits and gravy, BBQ, spaghetti and homemade noodles. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the Markwell Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Penelope Barber officiating. Burial will follow in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the family, c/o Markwell Funeral Home, PO Box 175, Casey, IL 62420. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, April 16, 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Tuesday, April 16, 2013 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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