Minnie K. Seifert

Minnie K. Seifert, age 79, of Albion, IL passed into Eternity on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at her home. Minnie was born on March 9, 1935 in Edwards County, close to the Smith School, to Verdie (Jones) and Frank T. Smith. She married Carl Eugene Seifert on October 20, 1956 in Browns, IL. and he preceded her in death in November of 1981.

Minnie was a homemaker, who also worked hard at many different places of employment throughout her life, starting with the Montgomery Ward , then the Quality Cleaners and Painter-Franklin Hardward store, all in Albion. She also worked for many years as a cook for the Edwards County School system before retiring. She was an avid Democrat, she also attended both Bethel United Methodist Church in Ellery and the House of Prayer in Albion. She enjoyed being called “Minnie Pearl”, and loved having coffee and visiting with friends at the local McDonalds and Knapp Mart. Gardening was a favorite pastime, especially growing roses. Chasing her grandchildren and great-grands was her delight.

Minnie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers: Bud, Cyril and Lester, and one stillborn infant brother.

She is survived by her son, David Seifert of Albion,( April) of Norris City, IL., her grandchildren: Jamie (Bobby) Walker of Fairfield, IL, and Corey (Taylor) Seifert of Browns, IL, five great-grandchildren: Addison, Lillian, Whitney, Gracie and Ashton. She is also survived by a sister, Margie Chitwood and a brother, Kenny (Betty) Smith, and two sisters-in-law: Eva Smith and Velma Smith, all of Albion. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10AM on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Ingram Funeral Home in Albion, IL. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery, Ellery, IL>

Visitation will be held from 6PM to 8PM on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Edwards County High School Dinner Theatre, which is an annual event that Minnie always enjoyed attending.