estelle (smitherman) leith
Estelle Leith, 95, of Winthrop
Harbor, passed away peacefully September 24, 2015 at her home. Estelle
was born July 12, 1920 in Aberdeen, MS. Missionary work was very dear
to her heart, and she was very active with the Church of the Nazarene
in Waukegan. Estelle also enjoyed gardening and quilting. She is
survived by her children, Steve R. (Phyllis) Leith of Blue River, WI,
and Jeannie Sparks of Winthrop Harbor; five grandchildren, Luther
(Elizabeth) Leith, Steve E. (Chellee) Leith, Christopher Leith, John
Sparks Jr., and Rebecca (William) Richardson; and nine
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther
Leith; parents, John and Eliza Smitherman; and eleven siblings. A
memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 10:00
a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 3132 N. McAree Road, Waukegan. In
lieu of flowers donations may be made to Church of the Nazarene
Missions, P.O. Box 843116, Kansas City, MO 64184. Please visit the
online guest book at www.congdonfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Lake County News Sun from Sept. 28 to Sept. 29, 2015
Published in the Lake County News Sun from Sept. 28 to Sept. 29, 2015