Wanda Jean Gregg's Obituary
Wanda Jean Gregg, 89, of Westfield, IL passed away at 12:39 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Brookstone Estates in Charleston, IL. She was born January 29, 1924 in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Wade Hampton "Govie" Garner and Bessie L. Haworth Garner. On January 27, 1945 she married Clifton B. Goble in Terre Haute, Indiana. He passed away in a farming accident on May 7, 1953. She later married Vergil V. Gregg on July 10, 1954 in Paris, IL. He passed away on November 3, 1999. Survivors include her daughters, Becky Washburn and husband Bob of Kansas, IL and Cathy Engelkes and husband Rich of Charleston, IL; grandchildren, Whitney and Curtis Washburn of Kansas, IL; Coleman Engelkes of Charleston, IL; Lisa Curcio and husband Brad of Chandler, AZ; Mike Goble and wife Chris of Charleston, IL and Jonathon Dale of Peoria, IL; great grandchildren, Dane Goble, Isabella, Sophia and Jack Curcio; sister, Ruth Ann Ulrey of Jonesboro, AR; daughter in law, Linda Goble of Charleston, IL and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands; son, Robert Goble and sister, Rose Mary Milam. Wanda was a 1942 graduate of Casey High School. She then graduated from Cosmetology School in Paris, IL. Wanda lived in Westfield, IL for over sixty years where she was a homemaker, beautician, loving mother and proud grandmother. She was a member of the Westfield United Methodist Church. Wanda was a coordinator of the Westfield Homecoming Committee since 1957 and the coordinator of the United Methodist Turkey Dinner for over thirty-five years. She also worked as a volunteer for many years for Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2013 at the Westfield United Methodist Church with Rev. Walter Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Westfield, IL. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday evening at the Westfield United Methodist Church, 225 S. Madison St., Westfield, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the Westfield United Methodist Church, 225 S. Madison St., Westfield, IL 62474, Lincolnland Hospice, 1000 Health Center Drive, Mattoon, IL 61938, or the Vergil V. Gregg Scholarship Fund c/o Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Ave., Charleston, IL 61920. 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 Thursday, November 14, 2013 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Westfield United Methodist Church Westfield, IL , Service Friday, November 15, 2013 10:30 AM Westfield United Methodist Church Westfield, IL ,
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