Molly Jo Leonard-Smith

Molly Jo Leonard-Smith, 64, of Springfield, passed away at 2:55 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Molly was born on October 5, 1952, raised in Dawson, the daughter of William Donald and Dorothy Lorein Abbott Leonard. She married Harry Julian Leroy Smith on May 30, 2002 in Springfield. Molly was a graduate of Tri-City High School. She was employed as an accounts receivable clerk and retired in 2005 from the State of IL. Molly enjoyed entertaining friends and family with parties on her patio, going to the casino, and shopping at J.C. Penney. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Marilyn Leonard; and her brother, Harry Leonard. She is survived by her husband, Harry J. "Butch" Smith of Springfield; three daughters, Jacqueline Wilder (Steve Bosie) of Springfield, Carrie Rigdon (Bob Rigdon) of Springfield, and Farrah Healy (Victoria Healy) of Chicago; grandchildren, David, Dustin, Chelsea, Desirae and Taylor; great-grandchildren, Tate, Caiden and Theo; sisters, Shirley and LeeAnn; brothers, Richard, Fred, Michael and Steve; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Denny Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.