She was born August 23, 1936 in Danville, Illinois to Dale Walter & Olive C. Johnson Wade. Emily married Ronald L. Alexander July 7, 1956 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Danville. Ronald passed away November 27, 2016.
Survivors include; One son, Scott (Tami) Alexander of Greenwood, Indiana, as well as one daughter Jeana Le Alexander of Oakwood, Illinois, One sister Marilyn Wynn of Morton, Illinois, and one sister in law Jane Wade of Elm Grove, Louisiana. Three grandchildren also survive, Ryan S. (Sarah) Alexander, Travis L. (Nuchy) Alexander, J.D. (Marisa) Alexander. Three nephews, Tom Wynn, Eric Wynn, and Dale Wade, three nieces Mary Ann Wade, Camile Wade, and Valarie Wade. She was preceded in death by one brother Dick Wade, and one brother in law Larry Wynn.
Emily worked at both the former Lakeshore Bank in Danville, and First Midwest of Danville. And had been a receptionist at Dillman Eye Care in Danville for 10 years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Danville. Emily & Ronald enjoyed providing their corvette to transport Queen candidates for many years at the Hoopeston Sweet Corn Festival.
She loved restoring antiques, and enjoyed her families sporting events. She was especially accomplished at home interior decorating. For many years she operated her own greeting card ministry. She was an avid Illini fan.
Private family visitation will be held at Robison Chapel in Catlin. Public graveside rites will be at 11:30am Friday September 4, 2020 at Gundy Cemetery near Bismarck, Illinois with Scott Alexander officiating. Masks & social distancing are encouraged at the cemetery. An informal celebration of life will be hosted by the family from 4-7 pm on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Willow Barn 20482 Henning Road, Danville, Illinois, 61834:
Memorials in her memory to the “Brett Eldredge Family Foundation”, for pediatric cancer in care of Robison Chapel Post Office Box 79 Catlin, Illinois 61817. On-line condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.
She was born August 23, 1936 in Danville, Illinois to Dale Walter & Olive C. Johnson Wade. Emily married Ronald L. Alexander July 7, 1956 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Danville. Ronald passed away November 27, 2016.
Survivors include; One son, Scott (Tami) Alexander of Greenwood, Indiana, as well as one daughter Jeana Le Alexander of Oakwood, Illinois, One sister Marilyn Wynn of Morton, Illinois, and one sister in law Jane Wade of Elm Grove, Louisiana. Three grandchildren also survive, Ryan S. (Sarah) Alexander, Travis L. (Nuchy) Alexander, J.D. (Marisa) Alexander. Three nephews, Tom Wynn, Eric Wynn, and Dale Wade, three nieces Mary Ann Wade, Camile Wade, and Valarie Wade. She was preceded in death by one brother Dick Wade, and one brother in law Larry Wynn.
Emily worked at both the former Lakeshore Bank in Danville, and First Midwest of Danville. And had been a receptionist at Dillman Eye Care in Danville for 10 years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Danville. Emily & Ronald enjoyed providing their corvette to transport Queen candidates for many years at the Hoopeston Sweet Corn Festival.
She loved restoring antiques, and enjoyed her families sporting events. She was especially accomplished at home interior decorating. For many years she operated her own greeting card ministry. She was an avid Illini fan.
Private family visitation will be held at Robison Chapel in Catlin. Public graveside rites will be at 11:30am Friday September 4, 2020 at Gundy Cemetery near Bismarck, Illinois with Scott Alexander officiating. Masks & social distancing are encouraged at the cemetery. An informal celebration of life will be hosted by the family from 4-7 pm on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Willow Barn 20482 Henning Road, Danville, Illinois, 61834:
Memorials in her memory to the “Brett Eldredge Family Foundation”, for pediatric cancer in care of Robison Chapel Post Office Box 79 Catlin, Illinois 61817. On-line condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.
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