Marilynn Jo Smith, 88, of Jacksonville, IL and formerly of Franklin, died Wed. Oct. 27, 2021, at Prairie Village Healthcare Center. She was born May 11, 1933, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Watson and Mary Bedingfield Chance. She married Lawrence E. "Jack" Smith Jr. on Nov. 8, 1952, in Franklin and he preceded her in death on July 19, 2016. She is survived by one son and two daughters, Tim Smith of Jacksonville, Mindy Rader of Phoenix, AZ, and Charlotte (Mike) Woodyard of Franklin; seven grandchildren, Abby Whitmire (Jake Dickerson) of Houston, TX, Geoffrey (Sydney Dittman) Smith of Denver, CO, Thomas (Stephanie) Rader of Streator, Daniel Rader of Jerseyville, Tammy Fromme of Franklin, Mathew Woodyard (Alicia Greenleigh) of Chicago, and Luke (Katelyn) Woodyard of Florence, KY; and one sister, Janet (Poul) Popiel of Wildwood, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one half-sister, Louise Chance. Mrs. Smith was a 1951 graduate of Franklin High School and then attended the University of Illinois. She was a member of the Franklin United Methodist Church. She was an artist, gardener, voracious reader, avid bird watcher, and she possessed a shrewd business mind. Marilynn was also a Bricklayers daughter, Navy wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, at Franklin United Methodist Church, with burial at Franklin Cemetery. The family will meet friends 9-10 a.m. prior to the service. Following the burial, a reception with refreshments will be held at the church. Memorials are suggested to Franklin UMC. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Franklin United Methodist Church Wednesday, November 24, 2021 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 102 W. State Street Franklin, Illinois 62638 Memorial Service Franklin United Methodist Church Wednesday, November 24, 2021 10:00 AM 102 W. State Street Franklin, Illinois 62638