Lucretia Smith

MORTON - Lucretia Jane Smith, 85, of Decatur, formerly of Morton, died peacefully in the home of her daughter Deborah on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011.

She was born Jan. 1, 1926, in Decatur, the daughter of William and Eloise (Woolington) Keeling.

Mrs. Smith retired from Pinkerton Security, where she worked as a bookkeeper/office manager for many years. She also worked for several years at the Decatur/Macon County Senior Citizen Office, most recently as a receptionist.

She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, where she was a member of the Altar Guild, Democratic Women's Group and American Business Women's Association.

She married James T. Smith on Jan. 7, 1946, and he preceded her in death on June 1, 1960.

Also preceding her in death were her parents and grandson, Michael "Mickey" Good.

Surviving are her children, Alice M. (Francis Joe) Kauzlarich of Peoria, Deborah J. Smith and Michael (Sandra) Smith of Decatur, Jennifer Stewart of Gig Harbor, Wash., and Pamela (Dan) Nelson of Pekin; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, in St. John's Episcopal Church. There will be no visitation, and inurnment will take place in St. John's Episcopal Church Columbarium.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, 130 W. Eldorado, Decatur, IL 62522.

The Smith family is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, Ill.

View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.