Anna Stockwill

August 14, 1924 - August 14, 2012

Anna Lorraine Stockwill, 88, of Potomac, passed away at 2:40 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at her home. She was born Aug. 10, 1924, in Fort Branch, Ind., the daughter of Emery Peyton and Cora Ethel (Colvin) Rumble. She married Ralph Vernon Stockwill on July 12, 1946, in Hoopeston. He survives in Potomac. She also is survived by one daughter, Connie Sue (David) Johnson of Charlotte, Tenn.; three sons, Robert Vernon (Jody) Stockwill of Urbana, Loran Lee Stockwill of Armstrong and Joe Stockwill of Rossville; two sisters, Francis "Tanny" (James "Pete") Pettice and Elizabeth Whiteman; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Diana Lorraine; a grandson, Robbie Stockwill; two sisters; four brothers; and four nephews. Mrs. Stockwill was a homemaker. She enjoyed babysitting children for her family and friends. Anna attended the Church of God in Alvin. She was the most wonderful Godly mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston. There also will be a one-hour visitation prior to the funeral service 10-11 a.m. Saturday Aug. 18,. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Anderson Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Hunt officiating. Burial will take place at Gundy Cemetery in Bismarck.