Gettie M. Weatherford's Obituary
Gettie M. Weatherford, age 92, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at 10:25 p.m. in Pinckneyville Community Hospital, Pinckneyville, IL. Gettie was born on March 29, 1925 in Ava, IL, a daughter to Don and Mary (Sherman) Pyron. On January 12, 1944, she married Benjamin Howard Weatherford and he preceded her in death on August 6, 1971. Gettie was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Vergennes, IL and was a hairdresser for many years. Survivors include one son, Terry (Jackie) Weatherford of Pinckneyville, IL; one granddaughter, Penny (Aaron) Hawk of Pinckneyville, IL; two great-grandsons, Keaton and Cameron Hawk, both of Pinckneyville, IL; and many special nephews, nieces and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Everett Pyron; three sisters, Wanda Seyforth, Fern Williams and Imogene Wisely; and her stepfather, Oliver Moss. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Paul Ritter officiating. Interment will be in Murdale Gardens of Memory, Murphysboro, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. For those who desire, the family is requesting memorials be made to Faith United Methodist Church, Vergennes, IL.
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