- Date Of Birth: April 5, 1914
- Date Of Death: December 16, 2005
- State: Illinois
Leona P. Smith, 91, of Freeport, formerly of Franklin Grove, died Friday, December 16, 2005, at her home in Freeport. Born April 5, 1914, in Franklin Grove she was the daughter of Clyde E. and Addie M. (McClain) Phillips. Her education included Franklin Grove Schools, Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University, and summer schooling in Colorado.
She was an Elementary School teacher for 37 years teaching in Franklin Grove and Pleasant Hill. Her memberships included Franklin Grove United Methodist Church, Illinois State Teacher’s Association, Franklin Grove Women’s Club, Salvation Army, and United Methodist Women.
Surviving is her sons, H. Phillip (Carol) Smith of Freeport and Jerry L. (Karen) Smith of Fountain Hills, AZ.; daughter, Judy (Victor) White of Branson, MO; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 brother; 1 sister.
