Billy Ruth Pelc

Billy Ruth Pelc, nee Sarlouis, 85, of Smithton, IL, born Saturday, December 28, 1935; in Louisville, KY, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021; at Sycamore Village Assisted Living in Swansea, IL.

Billy was a Southwestern Bell Telephone Operator and also sold Avon products. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Belleville, IL, Women’s Guild, 54 Girls Club, neighborhood card club for over 50 years and a 1954 Graduate of Belleville Township High School.

She was preceded in death by her:

• Husband: Edward L. Pelc
• Infant son: Lance Pelc
• Parents: William G. and Dorothy M., nee Poole, Sarlouis

Surviving are her:

• Children
  • Lynne (Bruce) Shelton of Smithton, IL
  • Lana (Allen “Scott”) Gentry of Smithton, IL
• 3 grandchildren
  • Blake (Samantha) Shelton
  • Mackenzie Shelton (fiancé, Chris Kennedy)
  • Eric Gentry
• 3 great-grandchildren
  • Ryder
  • Gunner
  • Sawyer Grace

Memorials: Memorials may be made to St. Paul UCC or Donor’s Choice.

Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 – 8:00 pm, Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Michelle Torigian officiating. Interment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.