Edith Rhoda Albright

Surviving are one daughter, Dr. Susan Albright of Chenoa, IL; two sons, Thomas “Mark” (wife Linda) of Castle Rock, Colo., and Aaron (wife Amy) of East Peoria, IL.; three grandchildren, Alex and Alison (East Peoria, IL) and Ashley Lipe (husband Matt) of Fairview, TX.

Edith was preceded in death by her parents and one older sister (Daisy) and her husband, Tom.

She received an RN’s degree from Methodist Medical Center and worked for many years as Director of Nursing for Galena Park Nursing Home and The Lutheran Nursing Home. Edith finished her nursing career at Wabco and retired from Caterpillar.

Edith was a dedicated bicyclist and a member of the Illinois Valley Wheelm’n. She twice bicycled across the United States (both Coast to Coast & Border to Border) with Wandering Wheels. She enjoyed traveling internationally and bicycled overseas including New Zealand, the Netherlands, China, England and Ireland.

With husband “Tom” she was part of Edelstein Do-Si-Do and Chilli Cast Offs Square Dance Club for many years.

Edith was an avid animal lover sharing her life with many dogs, cats and the ‘infamous’ parrot (George) she taught to talk. George lives and talks on in the care of Dr. Susan Albright, DVM.

A member of Methodist Church, Edith served on the Blue Ridge Cemetery board for several years publishing their annual newsletter.

A graveside service was held at Blue Ridge Cemetery in Edelstein, Saturday November 19, 2022.

Arrangements were held under the care of Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe.