Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Marilyn Frances Williams, 81, of Gillespie, died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Friday, March 22, 2024. She was born March 19, 1943, in Gillespie the daughter of the late Robert M. Reid and Elizabeth Hendren Reid.

Marilyn was a graduate of St. John's Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis and she was a registered nurse for home health. She loved science, animals, especially dogs, and enjoyed animal documentaries.

She is survived by her daughter, Tracey (Kevin) Kreipe of Thayer, Ill.; three grandchildren, Elizabeth (Bennett) Smith, Nolan (Zoe) Kreipe, and Colin Kreipe; great-grandchi...