Ms. Marilyn Lee (Grubbs) Henning

Marilyn Lee (Grubbs) Henning, 76, of Camp Point, Illinois; formerly of Peoria, IL, transitioned to her heavenly home at 4:05 PM on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Timber Point Healthcare Center in Camp Point, IL. Marilyn Lee (Grubbs) Henning was born December 15, 1946 in Richmond, KY to Robert Irvine and Mary Frances (Chenault) Grubbs. Marilyn accepted Christ at an early age (10). She attended Richmond Elementary Schools in Richmond, KY. Marilyn later graduated from Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt Junior High and Manual High School (Class of 1965) all in Peoria. She served in many activities, choirs and clubs while attending Manual High School, receiving a Service "M". After graduating from Manual, she attended Metropolitan Business College in Los Angeles, Calif., (now Trade Technical College) where she was in the Delta Secretaries Sorority. Marilyn married Tyron Keith Smith of Chicago, IL in June of 1969. In their marriage one son was born Du Sean Keith Smith. She later married Robert W. Henning, Jr., in Peoria, May 1976-1980. In Marilyn’s career, she held many clerical and secretarial positions throughout the city of Peoria; Caterpillar, Cilco, Keystone, Consolidated, Inc., also Up-State in Chicago. She retired from the State of Illinois in 2003, after serving five state agencies with 26 years and eight months of service; last serving I.D.O.T. Marilyn was a former member of New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a musician. She was a member of Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church for many years where she served as a former church pianist and former usher. She was also the Baptist General Convention Musician for 10 years for the ushers. After leaving Peoria and moving to Quincy, IL, Marilyn found a church home at 1st Baptist Church of Quincy. There she served faithfully for many years under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Orville B. Jones, Jr. Marilyn leaves to cherish her precious memory her loving and devoted family which includes her son, Du Sean K. Smith of Peoria, IL and her granddaughter, J'Lanae Patrice Smith; two brothers, Rev. Bobby J. (Julia) Grubbs and Cecil I. Grubbs both of Peoria. She is also survived by one uncle James (Adrian) Dade, Jr., of Chandler, AZ; three nieces, two nephews; several great nieces, great-nephews; four great-great-nieces; one great-great nephew; and several cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Irvine and Mary Frances (Chenault) Grubbs. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Prince of Peace M.B. Church with a visitation beginning at 10 am. Pastor Simon J. Holly, Jr., will officiate. Rev. Dr. Orville Jones, Jr., Pastor of 1st Baptist Church of Quincy, will bring the eulogy. Marilyn will be entombed at American Mausoleum. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com.

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Ms. Marilyn Lee (Grubbs) Henning

December 15, 1946 - December 9, 2023