Felisa Hernandez

Felisa Hernandez, 87, of Galesburg, died at 3:40 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 2016 in the Emergency Room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

Felisa was born November 21, 1928 in Galesburg, the daughter of Perfecto and Juanita Ponce Sanchez. She married Eduardo Hernandez on June 20, 1959 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on November 24, 2005. Felisa is survived by two sisters, Pat (Sam) Leon of Galesburg and Paula (Reuben) Orozco of Galesburg; three nephews, Ed Sanchez, Sam and Jason Leon; great nieces and nephews, Justin, Ashley, Noel, and Blake Sanchez, Brandon and Hannah Leon, and Tara and Keane Leon; and her great great nieces and nephews, Jada and Keira Admire, and Miguel and Salvadore Hernandez. Along with her husband and parents, Felisa was preceded in death by one brother, Leonard Sanchez.

Felisa was raised and educated in Galesburg and Mexico. She worked for Galesburg Gross for many years and retired from Carhartt. She was an active member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She supported many Hispanic clubs in Galesburg over the years. Although she didn’t have any children she took care of her family and loved them like her own. She loved to cook. She enjoyed being outdoors tending to her flowers and garden. She also enjoyed listening to Mexican music.

Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, with the rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday, November 17, 2016 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Rev. William Miller will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Galesburg. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.