February 6, 2006

Ann Smoot

Murphysboro, Ill. -- Ann Elizabeth Smoot, 73, of Murphysboro, formerly of Anna, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006. She was born on Aug. 9, 1932, in Cobden, daughter of George and Florence Claxton. She and Paul Johnson of Chicago were married. He preceded her in death. Later, she and Carroll Smoot of Anna were married. He also preceded her in death...

Murphysboro, Ill. -- Ann Elizabeth Smoot, 73, of Murphysboro, formerly of Anna, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006.

She was born on Aug. 9, 1932, in Cobden, daughter of George and Florence Claxton. She and Paul Johnson of Chicago were married. He preceded her in death. Later, she and Carroll Smoot of Anna were married. He also preceded her in death.

Smoot worked as a nurse at the Anna Hospital, Jackson County Nursing Home and at the Carbondale Clinic.

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Survivors include two daughters, Paula (Johnson) Baril of Murphysboro and Cindy Johnson of Herrin; a son, Barry Smoot of Marion; and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

Family graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Anna City Cemetery. Interment will be in the Anna City Cemetery.

Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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