Airsman Hires Funeral Directors
Verna Ruth Witt(Reif)
June 17, 1923 - February 4, 2009
Visitation: Services:
February 6, 2009
4:00pm - 8:00pm

Friends may call after 4:00pm 		February 7, 2009
2:00pm
Eldred Baptist Church
Eldred, Eldred Eldred
108 N. Fifth Street:Carrollton, IL 62016
Carrollton, IL 62016
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Formerly of Eldred, Verna Ruth Witt, 85, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 4th, 2009 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with her daughter by her side. She was born June 7,1923; third child to William and Clara (Holmes) Reif in Linder Township. She married F. Neil Witt on August 12, 1949 in Jacksonville, IL He preceded her in death on October 23, 2004. She was a member of the Eldred Baptist Church. She attended Union School, east of Carrollton, IL. She also attended beauty school in Alton, working at Marie Wetzel’s and Day Cafe before marrying her loving husband. She enjoyed cooking big family dinners, which included the best homemade rolls and fresh fried chicken. Verna never met a stranger and was a good friend to everyone. She enjoyed working all the time doing various domestic jobs. She and Neil had numerous enjoyable Saturday Nights playing cards with their close friends. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia (Trish) and Preston Randolph of Jerseyville. Grandchildren, Joel Randolph and Katelin Randolph of Jerseyville, Shannon and Nathan Fraley of Jerseyville. Lori and P.J. Gaither of Godfrey. Three extra special great-granddaughters; Megan, Abby, and Sophie Fraley of Jerseyville. A sister-in-law: Rosie Witt of Jerseyville also survives. Verna loved all of her nieces and nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 3 brothers: Elmer, Jim and Harold “Bud??? Reif. Visitation will be from 4-8pm on Friday February 6th, 2009 at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton IL. Funeral services will be on Saturday February 7th, 2009 at 2pm at Eldred Baptist Church in Eldred IL Burial in Eldred Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Eldred Baptist Church and Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Condolences left online at: www.airsman-hires.com.
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I am deeply sorry and will keep your family in my prayers.
-sent by Brenda Sears
Trish & family, we were truly saddened to hear of your mother's passing. We always enjoyed visiting with her when we visited our sister, Judy Wright. We loved to listen to her lifetime stories. I'm sure that Judy, our Mother (Mary Cannon), and Verna are sitting together, once again, watching the animal shows that they loved to watch on Channel 9. We will miss her. Again, our prayers go out to you and your family. Sincerely, The Cannon Family (Peggy Hotz, Raymond Cannon and Mary Jean Cannon).
-sent by Mary Jean Cannon
patty,sorry to hear about your mother.i am sorry for your loss. i did not know she was a reif.
-sent by john carmody
So sorry to hear of her passing. She was truly a wonderful lady. Be thankful for all the time you had with her, you had a good close relationship. That in itself will be a comfort to you, as it was when I lost my Mom. Bless you, Teresa
-sent by Teresa (Moss) Newell
Our sincere sympathy to you for the loss of a truly beautiful, loving, and wonerful Mother. We have such fond memories of her. We feel blessed to have known her.
-sent by John C. and Billye Griswold
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