Obituary of Rae Hartley

Change in times for SERVICES Rachel "Rae" Hartley, 91 of Carlinville, passed away Sunday evening, March 1, 2020, at Carlinville Rehab and Health Care. Rae was born November 3, 1928, in Joliet, IL, the only daughter of William and Helen Winninghoff Thomas. Rae graduated from South Shore High School in Chicago, Illinois and attended Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL She married Robert L. Hartley, March 20, 1948 at St. John's Methodist Church in Chicago, Illinois. Rae was a bookkeeper for Starr Brothers and later at Schien Leasing Company both in Carlinville. She retired in 1985. Rae was an avid bowler and enjoyed golfing with her friends. Her home was adorned by her green thumb gardening abilities. Rae enjoyed her seven granddaughters and twelve great grandchildren. Rae was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 1997, still born sons; George and Glen Hartley and brothers; George and Glen Thomas. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:00pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville, IL. Funeral Services will be conducted after the visitation. Burial will be in Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Mausoleum of Valor. Rachel is survived by her son, Thomas (Jewel) Hartley of Springfield, IL, 7 granddaughters and 12 great grandchildren, granddaughters, Jennifer (William Wheat) Hartley of Staunton, IL, Carolyn (Nathaniel) Sawyer of Springfield, IL, Jessica (Antonio) McNear of Crest Hill, IL, Jasmine (Christopher) Chamblee of Joliet, IL, Journey (Charles) Blakey of Springfield, IL, Jonquil Brock of Springfield, IL, Justice Hartley of Springfield, IL, several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Donor's Choice. Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in her memory. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.