Leota H. McBride

1932 - 2016

Leota Helen McBride, 83, of rural Gilson, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Saturday, May, 14, 2016, at Heartland Health Care Center in Peoria.
Leota was born Oct. 13, 1932, on the family farm in Alpha, the daughter of LaVern and Elizabeth Yarrington Plunkett. Leota graduated from the AlWood High School and then furthered her education in Macomb at Western Illinois University, where she received her master's degree in education. She married David McBride on Dec. 27, 1960, in Alpha.
Leota dedicated 30 years of her life as a teacher, first for Dixon Public Schools and later for the Galesburg School District. She enjoyed flowers and gardening. Leota was also a member of the Maquon United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her loving husband, David McBride of Gilson; two sons, Doug (and Becky) McBride of Knoxville and Dr. Steven (and Donna) McBride of Summerville, South Carolina; two grandchildren, Nolan and Darby McBride; two stepgrandchildren, Ty and Adam Trotter; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, LaVern and Elizabeth Plunkett; and four brothers, Dudly, Douglas, Max, and Larry Plunkett.
As per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and there will be no services. Memorial contributions can be made to the Maquon United Methodist Church or to the American Diabetes Association. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home and Crematory in Knoxville is assisting the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.