Edith M. Herndon, 86, of Dunlap, IL passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.Edith was born on February 3, 1930 in Fairmont, West Virginia to Scott and Maude M. (Wilson) Saurborn. She married the love of her life, Harry K. Herndon on March 25, 1951 in Fairmont.Harry survives along with their four daughters, Susan (Larry) Bishop of Glen Ellyn, IL, Rebecca (Rob) Graze and Kathy (Dale) Schwindenhammer, both of Dunlap, and Laurie Lee of Rockford, IL; eight grandchildren, Todd Bishop, Monica Bishop, Steffanie Meeks, Scott Graze, Tom Giusti, Sarah Emory, Matt Lee, and Rachael Lee; fifteen great grandchildren; and her brother Richard (Debbie) Saurborn of Fairmont.Her brother Charles Ray Saurborn preceded her in death.
Edith was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed playing bridge, cooking, and being with her family and friends.She taught Sunday school for many years and loved Mossville United Methodist Church, where she was a long time member.
She worked at Benningfield Chiropractic for more than 25 years until she retired at age 70.Edith’s true passion was her family and friends. She had a big heart and was always ready to listen and comfort those in need. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Family and friends will celebrate her life with a funeral service at 10:30 am Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Mossville United Methodist Church, 1015 East Mossville Road in Peoria. The Rev. Robert A. Herath will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial at Mt. Hawley Cemetery, Peoria, IL. Memorials are suggested to Mossville United Methodist Church.
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