Marilyn Kay Twitty, 63, of Mulkeytown, IL, passed away on Sunday January 26, 2020.
She was born on August 18, 1956 in Christopher, IL to Dr. Wilbert A. (Doc) Weintz and Julia (Migielicz) Weintz. She attended St. Andrew’s Catholic School and was a graduate of Christopher Community High School in 1974. She received her associate degree in nursing from Maryville University in 1976 and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from McKendree University in 1981. She married the love of her life, Brett Twitty, on June 11, 1982. They welcomed a daughter Stephanie in 1985, a son Todd in 1989 and daughter Lindsey in 1991. Here love of helping others was evident in her long career in nursing. She worked as an RN at Bi-County health and retired from Jackson county Health Department after 28 years of service. She continued her nursing as a substitute school nurse at Christopher Unit School District.
She enjoyed gardening, boating at Rend lake, trying out new recipes and crafts and spending time with family and friends. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and infectious laugh. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilber and Julie Weintz. She is survived by her husband Brett Twitty, daughter Stephanie, son Todd and wife Aleesha, daughter Lindsey and Kipp Kuberski. She is also survived by her brother Gary (Doc) Weintz and an endless list of family and friends.
Funeral Mass will be on Friday January 31, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the St Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday January 30, 2020 at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Burial will be at St Andrews Catholic Cemetery in Christopher.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St Andrews Catholic Church Chapel Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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