Sophia (Funk) Southworth

Sophia M. Southworth, 92, of Litchfield, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 2:12 p.m. at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Born July 1, 1931 in Litchfield, a daughter of Michael and Katherine (Semplowski) Funk.  She attended Litchfield schools, and worked for Brown Shoe Co., and Roller Derby Skate Corp. both in Litchfield.  She married George Claytor on August 7, 1951. Mr. Claytor passed away April 28, 1973.  She then married Roscoe Southworth on July 5, 1975. Mr. Southworth passed away January 6, 2000. 

Mrs. Southworth enjoyed playing golf, bowling and dancing.   She also enjoyed cooking for family gatherings.  In her younger years, she played on the Brown Shoe Co. women’s softball team “The Air Steppers”.

Surviving are her two sons; Steven (Lisa) Claytor of Pocahontas, IL., Kenneth (Debbie) Claytor of Fulshear, TX., two daughters; Georgia (Carl) Beechler and Jody (Mark) Elizondo, both of Litchfield. Two sisters; Edna Nail of Litchfield and Helen Zimmerman of Dublin, OH.  Eight grandchildren; Sarah (Andrew) White, Jennifer (Brian) Lickenbrock, Stephanie (Brian) Thompson, Travis Fletcher, Austin Claytor, Kelli Claytor, Amy (Jeff) Barr, and Derek (Angie) Dunham. 9 great grandchildren; Lincoln, Chandler, Hunter, Ethan, Mark, Michael, Presley, Porter, and Kelsey.

Mrs. Southworth is preceded in death by her parents and husbands, brothers; Walter, Stanley, Infant Frank, Louis, Charles, Joe, and Michael. Three sisters; Stephanie Rousch, Regina Nail, and Katherine Whitehouse.  Two grandchildren; Brittany Marie Elizondo and Nicholas Elizondo. 

A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11 am at Plummer Funeral Home. Rev. Gary Schwab of First Presbyterian Church of Litchfield will officiate. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. until the time of service.

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