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Friday, October 28, 2016

Sherrill Jane Nelson

Sherrill Jane Nelson, 74, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 10:15 am Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Unity Point Health-Methodist Peoria, Illinois.
She was born July 4, 1942 in Avon, Illinois the daughter of Francis Ray and Mary Ann Crabill Nelson.

She is survived by her brother, Rex (Darlene) Nelson of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two sisters, Karen Schmidt of Byron, Minnesota and Carol Rogers of Alexandria, Minnesota and several nieces and nephews. Sherrill is preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, Ruth Whitney, Louise Butts, Marion Nelson, Marceline Curtis and three brothers, Aden Leslie, Harold and Francis Nelson.

She was raised in Abingdon and graduated from Abingdon High School in 1962. She was a very active member of the Bethany Baptist Church. Sherrill was baptized in the Abingdon Christian Church. She loved riding her bicycle around town and was an avid doll collector. Sherrill enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.

Graveside services are scheduled for 10:30 am Saturday October 29, 2016 at Abingdon Cemetery. Rev. John Carlson will officiate. Visitation will be 9:00-10:00 am Saturday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Bethany Baptist Church. Online condolence may be made at www.h-p-w.com

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