Virginia Gillenwater's obituary , Passed away on July 8, 2021 in Forsyth, Illinois

Virginia Gillenwater

July 1, 1936 - July 8, 2021 (85 years old)

Forsyth, Illinois

Virginia Gillenwater's obituary , Passed away on July 8, 2021 in Forsyth, Illinois

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Reed Funeral Home Ltd

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Virginia Gillenwater

July 1, 1936 - July 8, 2021 (85 years old)

Forsyth, Illinois

Virginia Gillenwater Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Virginia Gillenwater of Forsyth, Illinois, born in Mattoon, Illinois, who passed away on July 8, 2021 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Virginia Gillenwater to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James A. Swango and Dorothy Moore Swango; her husband Wayne Gillenwater; and her sister Ethel Swango Sexson. She is survived by: her children, Sandra Ryherd-Niemeyer (Joe) of Jonesboro, Julie Dold (Oliver) of Decatur and Bill Ryherd (Connie) of Winthrop Harbor; her grandchildren, Drew Niemeyer (Jen) of Chicago, Katherine Niemeyer (Brittney Flowers) of Sherwood, Elizabeth Hudgens (Tyler) of Fort Smith, Anna Talley (Kyle) of Dallas, Blake Doss (Lisa) of Maroa, David of Winthrop Harbor and Caleb Ryherd of Winthrop Harbor; and her great grandchildren, Brady, Drake Doss, Virginia Grace and George Hudgens. She is also survived by three step-great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the administration and staff of Hickory Point Christian Village for taking such good care of our mother, In lieu of flowers: Sullivan Fire Department or the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reed Funeral Home Ltd



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1112 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 61951

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