Gail DeWitt 59, of Cobden died Friday, March 14, 2003, at Jonesboro Healthcare Center.

She was born March 30, 1943, in Anna, Ill., daughter of John A. and Bessie Lorene Harvel DeWitt.

She was a 1971 graduate of Southern Illinois University and a member of Phi Kappa Phi. She was former owner and administrator of Hillside Terrace Nursing Home in Cobden.

Survivors include a sister, Joann Lisch of Anna; two nephews and a great-nephew.

Friends may call from noon to 3 p.m. Monday at Hileman & Parr Funeral Services.

Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Dave Soucie will officiate. Burial will be in St. Johns Cemetery near Dongola.