She was born on February 16, 1932, in Springfield, the daughter of the late George and Geraldine (Hull) Ellenburg.
She is survived by her 3 sons, Dale (wife Betty) Schmitt, Monty “Butch” Schmitt, and Rocky Schmit; 1 daughter Mildred “Millie” Limbaugh; 3 siblings, Bessie (husband Terry) Harden, Mike, and Seed; 17 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; 2 sons, Michael and Carl Schmitt; 1 granddaughter Kimberly K. Schmitt; and 1 great-grandson James “Bubba” Paul Grant III.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, Springfield Private family services will be held.
Memorials may be made to the Schmitt family.