Dorothy Smiddy

JONESBORO, Ill. -- Dorothy L. Hawkins Smiddy, 98, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, April 24, 2020, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston, Missouri.

She was born June 24, 1921, in Reynoldsville, Illinois, the daughter of Amos and Josephine Cavaness Hawkins. She married Charles D. Smiddy on Sept. 15, 1956. He preceded her in death Oct 4, 1998.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Michael (Karen) Smiddy of Hamilton, Ohio; daughter, Anita Bonser of Port O'Connor, Texas; son, Phil Smiddy of Republic, Missouri; and beloved grandchildren, Danielle (Jamie) Shepard of Dexter, Missouri, Christopher Smiddy of Cape Girardeau, Michelle Warner of Fayetteville, Ohio, Mark (Janet) Smiddy, Shelly (Jerry) Halbrook, Greg (Debbie) Smiddy, Christina Smiddy and Ken (Connie) Hall; great-granddaughter, Amaya Shepard of Dexter; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Charles D. Smiddy; daughter, Sue Houseman; grandson, Keith Smiddy; six brothers, Claude, Paul, Earl, Walter, George and Edgar; and three sisters, Grace, Mae and Geneva.

Dorothy worked many years at Florsheim Shoe Co. in St. Louis.

She loved working in her flower and vegetable gardens.

Her family was the important part of her life and she will be deeply missed.

Private graveside services will be held for her immediate family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Envelopes will be available at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home.

To view the obituary and leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com.

Rendleman & Hileman funeral home in Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.