Frances P. Wheat – Benton, IL

Frances P. Wheat, 94, of Benton, passed away at 6:07 p.m., on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at the Hitz Memorial Home, Alhambra, IL. 

She was born on March 18, 1924, to David and Ethel (Glube) Levy in Murphysboro, IL.  On July 18, 1944, she married James Elton Wheat, Jr. Frances retired as a Bookkeeper from Lampley Electronics.

Mrs. Wheat was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Benton, IL., the local Red Hat Society, Benton Garden Club, former Cub Scott and Girl Scout Leader and Lincoln School PTA President.  Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She enjoyed gardening, floral arranging, and attending social gatherings with family and friends.

 Frances is survived by her three sons, Kenneth Wheat and wife Jan of Collinsville, IL, J. David Wheat and wife Carole of Hamilton, OH, Phillip Wheat and wife Patricia of Springfield, IL; one sister, Bernice Pollack and husband Don of Cinncinati, OH; six grandchildren, David Wheat and wife Megan of St. Jacob, IL,  Amy Wheat of Orlando, FL, Chris Wheat of Hamilton, OH, Mathew Wheat and wife Deanna of Charles City, IA, Geoff Wheat of Springfield, IL, Jessica Huff and husband Josh of Springfield, IL; nine great-grandchildren, Leah and Eric Wheat, Declan, Liam and Elise Wheat, Karleigh and Keagan Wheat, Rowen and Rosalind Huff; and one niece and three nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Ethel Levy; husband, James Elton Wheat, Jr., and a brother-in-law, Newton L. Wheat.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 23, 2018, at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park, Murphysboro, IL., with Rev. Lee Lovett officiating services.

Memorials contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Benton, IL., and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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