Born March 31, 1931 in Fostoria, Ohio to Clarence S. and Bessie I. (Browder) Donnell, she married Marshall Winn on September 24, 1947 in Pinckneyville. She later married Ronald E. Smith on September 28, 1968 in Pekin. He died on March 21, 1998 in Pekin. She also was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Carla E. Lowe; one great-grandson, Nicholas Cochran and four sisters.
Surviving are one son, Dennis L. (Judy) Winn of Pekin; one daughter, Marsha S. (Mark) Williams of San Jose; nine grandchildren, Dennis Winn, Jr., Dusty Winn, Brandon Winn, Lisa (Strange) Bell, Donald Strange, Jr., Kenneth Zimmerman, Hayden Zimmerman Williams, Taylor Williams, Ryan Williams and too many loving great and great-great grandchildren to list.
In 1991, Gerry retired from Pekin Energy Company after 15 years of service.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Private graveside rites will be in Meadow Lawn Cemetery in Manito. No visitation is planned. Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Children’s Home, 2130 Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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