Elizabeth Bernadine Smith, 87, of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next at 3:17 p.m. on October 27, 2018 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.
She was born November 24, 1930 in Bennington, IL to Ola “Babe” (Elkins) and Clarence Gillard. She married Leonard Smith on June 20, 1953 in Edwards County, and he preceded her in death on December 24, 2016.
Bernadine loved the Lord and her family. She was a bus driver for the Edwards County School District. She enjoyed reading her Bible and taking care of her family.
She is survived by two daughters: Becky (John) Couch of Fairfield and Sherry (Jim) Colyer of Albion; a brother, Clayton Gillard of Streator, IL; six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; a son, David Gayer; two brothers: Grant Gillard and Junior Gillard; and a sister, Ilene Medler.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 2, 2018 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home in Albion. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with burial to follow at Graceland.
Memorials may be made to the Edwards County Senior Citizens, and envelopes will be available at the service.
Fond memories and condolences may be shared at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.
Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of Albion is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.