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Carron Elizabeth Willis

1944 - 2025

Carron Elizabeth Willis obituary, 1944-2025, Murrayville, IL

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1944

DIED

2025

Carron Willis Obituary

Carron E. Willis, née Duncan, 80, Murrayville, Illinois, passed away October 1, 2025, at home. She was born December 30, 1944, in Moline, Illinois, to Vera Maxine Blansett, and was raised by Vernon V. Smith, "daddy," and Bernita Marie "Blansett" Smith, "mother."
Following graduation at Hardin-Brown Business College in Jacksonville, Illinois, Carron married Kenneth Willis in 1966. They began life together in Charleston, South Carolina, where she was employed by the US Navy Exchange and he served in the USA Navy Submarine Service. In late 1968, they moved to Morgan County and settled in rural Murrayville in 1974.
Carron was preceded in death by her birth parents, "parents," and two younger brothers Stephen and Clyde. She is survived by her husband, sons Christopher W. Willis and Kelly W. Willis, and grandchildren Alexis N. Willis, Colby S. Willis, and Jordan M. Willis.
Cremation accorded. Other arrangements are pending.

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Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Tim Holt

October 8, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marc Beeley

October 8, 2025

Kenny I am very sorry to learn of Carron´s passing. We will all miss her a great deal

Jill Mills

October 8, 2025

Oh Kenny I am so sorry to hear this Carron was a sweetheart and loved you so. My mom just also thought Carron was the sweetest . We took her to the boat once and we all had a great time. She was a joy to be around and will be greatly missed by many.
Prayers for you , Chris and Kelly and your grandkids . My thoughts and prayers are with you , during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jill Mills

Carole Hol

October 6, 2025

My sympathy to the family of Carron Willis. She's now in the arms of our Lord.

Rhonda mccaherty

October 5, 2025

My heart goes out to the family I am glad I got to meet her she was a wonderful lady

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