Shirley Jean Smoot

Shirley J. Smoot, 82 of Anna, died Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Union County Hospital Long Term Care. She was born on March 29, 1940 in Anna, the daughter of Rayburn A. and Mary Alice (Barringer) Russell. She was raised in Saratoga and was a lifelong resident of Union County. She married Kenneth "Smokie" Smoot on March 16, 1968 in New Hope Baptist Church. He preceded her in death on May 28, 2011. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Mike and Karen Smoot of Anna; her grandson, Evan Smoot; a sister, Alice (Donald) Bird of Elgin; three brothers, Ernest (Marilyn) Russell of Jonesboro, John (Helen) Russell of Vergennes and Rick (Nancy) Russell of Anna; nieces and nephews, Greg Bird, Denise Bird-Sharpe, Tina Wiersema, Elizabeth Bowen and Kim Burger as well as a special niece, Maria Boerngen; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and a nephew, Kevin Bird. Shirley retired from Choate Mental Health and Development Center where she worked as a seamstress. She was a member of Anna Heights Baptist Church. She will be remembered for her love of playing the piano, sewing, quilting, gardening and her pride and joy, her grandson Evan. Funeral services for Shirley Smoot will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Bill Littrell officiating. Interment will follow at Anna Cemetery. Family and friends may gather from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visitation Service Saturday, April 2, 2022,11:00AM-1:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Memorial/Funeral Service Saturday, April 2, 2022,1:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Cemetery Service Saturday, April 2, 2022,2:00PM Anna Cemetery East Davie Street Anna, Illinois 62906