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Marilyn Foote Obituary
Marilyn Lavonne Foote, age 87, of Quincy, died Monday, April 24, 2023, at 5:00 pm in Blessing Hospital.
Marilyn was born May 25, 1935, in Orvil, Illinois, the daughter of C. Lemont and Alta K. Vradenburg Hoover. She married Bon Ton Foote, Sr. on August 8, 1964, in Quincy, Illinois. He preceded her in death on October 30, 2018.
Marilyn was a 1953 graduate of Quincy High School and attended Gem City Beauty Academy. Marilyn was employed by Small Fry, was a part owner of Bama Inn, and was a homemaker.
Marilyn was a former longtime member of Lutheran Memorial Church, and recently at Hope Lutheran Church. She was instrumental in the institution of Job's Daughters Bethel 82, in Quincy. She was a past Bethel Guardian of Bethel 82. Marilyn also served many Stations on the State Level of the Grand Guardian Council of Illinois. She was a Past Grand Guardian, a Past Grand Bethel Guardian, a Past Matron and a 50 year member of Grace Whipple #312 OES.
Most of all, Marilyn loved being with her family, and she very much enjoyed attending her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's activities.
Marilyn is survived by her six children, Ted (Sandy) Woodyard of Billings, MT, Danny (Barb) Woodyard of Fowler, IL, Mike (Charlotte) Woodyard of Franklin, IL, Cathy Woodyard Barlow of Golden, IL, Bon T. Foote, Jr. of Camp Point, IL, and Lisa Foote (Andy) Morrison of Quincy, IL; a daughter-in-law, Gail Foote of Quincy; 25 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and five siblings, Connie Dobson, Sylvia Weese, Peggy Curran, Dennis (Ann Moller) Gille, Sonny (Pearlean) Gille.
In addition to her husband, Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, a granddaughter, Catlyn Bon Barlow, a son, Thomas Michael Foote, a daughter, Bonnie Sue Foote, a sister, Darlene Hoover, and a brother-in-law, Steven Dobson.
Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, May 1, 2023, at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Services: 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Pastor Scott Mikkelson officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children (St. Louis) or CASA of Adams County or Hope Lutheran Church. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
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Roni V.
May 4, 2023
Sending my deepest sympathies to the family. Marilyn was a very sweet lady with a warm smile every time I saw her. She will undoubtedly be missed.
Tina Bizios
May 1, 2023
I will always remember how my Aunty M never missed an opportunity to tell me that she loved me and that she was proud of me. I will forever cherish our memories and her kind words. Hugs, thoughts and prayers to the entire family
Sharon (Dajc) Weilbaker
April 29, 2023
To the Foote family,
So sorry for you're loss. I will remember her from my Job's Daughters years.
Jody Daffern
April 29, 2023
Marilyn was a very sweet and special Woman. I will miss her smile and conversations.
Mary Tennis
April 26, 2023
Foote, as I always knew her, was the funniest, sweetest soul. I am so happy we got her to see Chompz at the Ill. Veterans home a week ago today, she wanted to go there and see Steve, I had to help her, she kept apologizing, I knew then, she wouldn't be with us much longer. I will keep a special place in my heart for her. May God wrap his arms around you and hold you tight during this time for comfort and strength
Amy ash
April 26, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Marylin always made me feel special and loved. I will miss her.
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