Leona E Angelo

Leona Eileen (Hoots) Angelo, 96, of Monmouth, IL, died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at her home.

She was born September 8, 1920 in Winchester, IL the daughter of Roy Lee “Bud” and Pearl Eileen (Wilson) Hoots. She was raised and educated in Winchester, IL.

Leona married Charles Albert Angelo in Palmyra, MO on May 25, 1938 and he preceded her in death on September 7, 1999.

Leona retired from Monmouth Hospital where she worked in the laundry department for 10 years.

She was of Baptist faith. Leona enjoyed flowers, sewing, and embroidering. Most of all, she loved being around her grandchildren.

Survivors include her two sons, Bill (Tanya) Angelo of Newalla, OK and Dallas (Jodi) Angelo of Oklahoma City, OK; two daughters, Susan Hammer and Teresa (Caleb) Brinton both of Monmouth; twenty five grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter Barbara Gray; three sons; Jack Angelo, Chuck Angelo and Robert Angelo; grandson, Clinton Donivan Reith; sisters, Frieda Gregory, Marie Kesterson, Shirley Hoots and Brunetta McLaughlin; brothers, James Dan Hoots, Roy “Bud” Hoots, Wilson Hoots and Merle Hoots.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 7, 2016 at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth. Interment will be in Roseville Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Western Illinois Animal Rescue.