- Date Of Birth: July 23, 1917
- Date Of Death: May 13, 2011
- State: Illinois
Margaret P. Smith, 93, of Virginia, IL died Friday, May 13, 2011, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia. She was born July 23, 1917, in Atterberry, IL; the daughter of Tade and May Miller Atterberry. She married John Sallee and they were later divorced. She later married Raymond “Raymie” Smith on December 12, 1962, and he preceded her in death on March 1, 1984.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary Stuhmer (husband, Darrel) of Waverly; a son, John W. Sallee (wife, Marine) of Anchorage, AK; a stepson, Gayle “Booter” Smith of Texas; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, David Atterberry (wife, Audrey) of Buffalo; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Herbert Sallee (surviving wife, Pat of Billings, MT); five brothers, Jesse, George, Junior, Carl, and Ralph Atterberry; and two sisters, Geraldine McDole and Naomi Aden.
Mrs. Smith was an accomplished seamstress who utilized her skill to assist many families for over 50 years. She also worked as a nurse aide in nursing homes in the Virginia area and provided home health care for several area residents.
