Marianna Asbell

Marianna Asbell of Montgomery, Illinois passed away on January 13, 2022.  She was born on November 17, 1942 in Rosiclare, IL. Marianna is proceeded in death by her parents Wendell and Evelyn Robbins, husband Ray D. Asbell in 2010 and daughter Heather (Asbell) Ford.

She was employed by Armour Dial until her retirement.

Marianna enjoyed the time she spent with her family and had so much fun with all her grandchildren. She was always the host for the holiday dinners and impromptu get togethers at Grandma’s house. Marianna had an open door and welcomed everyone with a place at the table and a glass of sweet tea.  She also looked forward to her monthly lunches with the “Lunch Bunch”, which were friends that she worked with and kept in touch with from Armour Dial.

Marianna is survived by her daughters, Debbie Asbell of Hinckley, IL, Terri (Mark) Lockwood of Oswego, IL, Trudi (Jeff) Johnson of Leland, IL and Jessica (Ian) Lindahl of Oswego. IL; several grandchildren, Leslie (Juan Albarran) Brantley, Ben (Nikole Flores) Brantley, Jamie Bartholomew, Katie (Lockwood) Heiser, Mark Lockwood, Kevin (Meghan) Lockwood, Sarah (Chris) Hammer, Rachel (Josh Sample) Johnson, Ryder Lindahl, Evie Lindahl, Mavis Lindahl, Phoenix Lindahl, Meranda Ford, Billie Joe Ford, Josh Ford, Jenna (Sara) Bartholomew, Bryan Bartholomew; great grandchildren; sisters, Wendy (Ken) Robbins of Bloomington, IL, Nancy (Frank) Maynor of Bloomington, IL; brothers, Donnie Robbins of Carterville, IL, Ronnie (Frances) Robbins of Energy, IL; sister-in-laws, Dixie (Wells) Orton of Parowan, UT, Sue (Tom) Boyer of Evansville, IN; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, husband, and daughter; she is proceeded in death by her brother, Luther David Dale; sister-in-laws, Bettye Hall and Vicky Rumsey; and brother-in-law, William (Marilyn) Asbell.

There will no services per Marianna’s request.  A private celebration of her life will be planned in the future.  In lieu of flowers, we ask that everyone feed your backyard squirrels and plant a tree in her honor. We also would like to thank the staff at Rush Copley for the care they provided for our mother.