Minnie Rose Hairston, 85, of Thompsonville, passed away at 10:30 p.m., on Friday, February 14, 2020, at her residence.

She was born on May 23, 1934, to James and Alice (Taylor) Lavelle, Sr., in Boise, ID. Minnie married George Hairston, and he preceded her in death.

Minnie loved being a Grandma. She enjoyed painting artwork, attending auctions, antiques, bowling and horses.

She is survived by her three daughters, Edith Flannigan of Thompsonville, IL, Yvonne (Kim) Wohlfeil of Benton, IL, and Teresa (Eddie) Fedrick of Thompsonville, IL; five grandchildren, Charity (Drew Henson) Wohlfeil, Aaron (Melinda) Carroll, James Schwei, Sherrie Heist, and Stacey Carroll; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Minnie was preceded in death by father, James Mitchell Lavelle, Sr; mother, Alice Victoria Lavelle; husband, George Hairston; three brothers, James Mitchell Lavelle, Jr., William Randolph Lavelle, and Robert Allen Lavelle; two grandchildren, Kathy Thurston and Ann Fields.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 21, 2020, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 21, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.