Born August 28, 1928 in Pekin to Thomas and Esther (Walter) Rinaldo, she married A. Norman Huey on August 7, 1948 in Pekin. He died February 14, 2006 in Peoria. She also was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Angela Ann Franklin on April 20, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio and one sister, Betty Berardi.
Surviving are two sons, Thomas Huey of Parrottsville, Tennessee and Carl (Boni) Huey of Green Valley; two daughters, Kitty (Craig) Warren of Tucson, Arizona and Rebecca (Shawn) Cupi of Pekin; thirteen grandchildren, Thomas Huey, Timothy Huey, Carly Huey, Jacob Huey, Ezra Huey, Seth (Claudia) Warren, Kate (Patrick) O’Reilly, Isac Franklin, Brett Franklin, Drew Franklin, Brittney (Steve) Arnold, Kai (Alecia) Pflederer and Dylan (Kaitlyn) Cupi; three great-grandchildren, Matthew, Theo and Camilla and one great-great-grandson. She also leaves a son-in-law, Christopher Franklin of Columbus, Ohio.
A homemaker, Marianne was truly devoted to her family. She enjoyed antiquing and was an avid reader.
She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Pekin, where she volunteered with the nursing home ministry for more than 50 years. Music was a passion for Marianne and she was always involved in the music programs at church and served as the music librarian. She was a longtime member of the Heaven Bound Sunday school class, the Road Runner group and had served on the nominating committee, all at the church.
Her memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Pekin. Pastor Vernon Risner and Pastor Brad Martin will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 700 South Capitol Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554 or to the ministry of WBNH 88.5 FM Good News Radio, 1919 Mayflower Drive, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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