Boblitt

Leanne Lucille Boblitt, 51, of Gillespie, Ill., died at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, Ill., on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. Leanne was born Sept. 3, 1972, in Staunton the daughter of John Thomas Hankins and her mother, Frances Ransier Hankins, from Fresno, Calif. She was preceded in death by her father and she is survived by her mother.

Leanne was, and enjoyed being, a homemaker. She is survived by her siblings, John Carter (Christina) Hankins of Staunton, Patricia (John) Cox of Fresno, Calif., Lloyd (Laurie) Gilbreath of Flo., Angela Mellenthin of Mo .; five children, Kristina (Cliff) Spivey of Springfield, David Anderson, Chance Harston of Witt, Sierra (Daniel) Dulaney of Mo., Kimberly Hankins (Brandon Coe) of Gillespie; six grandchildren; several nieces, nephews; and best friend, Natasha Benitez.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie has been in charge of the arrangements. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com.