Algeria Gig Letcher Obituary (1922 - 2012)

Algeria "Gig" Letcher, 90 of Stonington, IL died at 9:40 am Thursday, November 22, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 5, 1922 in Fayette, County, IL the daughter of Edward and Minnie Sloan Watson. She graduated from Stonington High School in 1940. On March 11, 1945 she married George V. Letcher at the Methodist Church in Stonington. Gig and George owned and operated Letcher's Market in Stonington for 24 years, and Gig Worked at My Store in Taylorville for 20 years. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Stonington where she taught Sunday School and was Dorcas Missionary Society secretary and treasurer, and was church financial secretary. She was past P.T.A. President, member and secretary of the Stonington American Legion Auxiliary for many years and a member and treasurer of the Dogpatch Oldies. Surviving are her husband George Letcher of Stonington; Sons: George Earl Letcher and wife Beverly of Durand, IL and Gail Edward Letcher and wife Darlene of Red Bud, IL. Grandchildren: Kathy Letterman and husband Bob of Appleton, WI, Andy Letcher and wife Krista LeBaron of Arlington Heights, Amy Letcher of Palatine, David Letcher and wife Alyssa of Burlington, KY, Hilary Hobbs and husband Elex of St. Louis, MO, Andrea Letcher-Martin and husband Steve of Red Bud, Adam Letcher of Pasadena, CA, and Michael Letcher of Red Bud. Sisters: Lucille DeVaul of Clackamas, OR and Elner Oliver of Mattoon. She was preceded in death by her parents, three Brothers: Frank, Arthur, and Elmer, and four Sisters, Ossie, Geraldine, Hazel and Jessie. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, November 27 at the First Baptist Church in Stonington with Rev. William Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Old Stonington Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Monday at McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville and one hour prior to service in the church on Tuesday.