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Marsha J. "Jeannie" Hemphill, 64, of Colona, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.
Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Van Hoe Funeral Home, East Moline Memorials may be made to the family.
Marsha Smith was born on Feb. 1, 1951, in Moline, the daughter of Bedford Ray and Marjorie Artes Paschke Smith. She graduated from United Township High School Class of 1969. She also received her associate degree in applied science from Black Hawk College, Moline. She married Bob Hemphill on Oct. 17, 1975, in East Moline.
She retired from JDIS after 37 years. Marsha enjoyed visiting with family and friends, especially time with her grandkids. Gardening, ceramics and shopping were high on her list of activities.
Survivors include her husband, Bob; sons, Ryan, Colona, and Derek, Westmont, Ill.; grandchildren, Adison and Aidan; siblings, John A. (Mary) Smith, Brian (Barb) Smith and Pam Serra, all of Colona; special friends, Kenny and Debbie Collis; and numerous nieces and nephews, who all referred to Jeannie as their favorite aunt.
She was preceded in death by her parents; stepson, Todd Hemphill; and great-nephew, Zac Phillips.
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Debra Holt (Collis)
I have been friends with Jeannie, aka Marsha for 57 years. I spent the last 3 years praying for her health to be restored. She endured so many medical procedures and never ever complained. She was very strong and founght cancer up until the final hours of her life. Anyone who knew her knew how strong and determined she was. I received a sympathy card that said, " Don't cry because her life is over, smile because her life happened." I will try my best to remember this. My heart aches but I am a better person for having such a best friend in my life. Miss you so much my bff Jeannie. Until we meet again.