Ivy Jane Gill, 79, of Mount Olive, died peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at her home.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Litchfield Family Funeral Service in Litchfield. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, at Mt. Olive Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Cedar Ridge Cemetery at Honey Bend. Litchfield Family Funeral Service in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Gill was born on Oct. 11, 1946, in Litchfield, the daughter of Arthur and Jane (Gimlin) Hardt. She graduated from Litchfield High School with the class of 1964 and married Franklin Gill on Oct. 17, 1964, in Litchfield. She later attended Lincoln Christian College, where she received her bachelor of arts degree in Christian Ministry in 2009, graduating magna cum laude, a long awaited goal that reflected her dedication to service.
She was a devoted community servant who touched countless lives through her many roles. She was a licensed practical nurse, farmer’s wife, seamstress and homemaker. She provided substitute ministry services for churches around Macoupin County, sharing her faith and compassion wherever she was needed. She was also a storekeeper at Hearts United in Litchfield and a member of AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary.
An accomplished seamstress, Mrs. Gill learned her craft from her grandmother, who was a professional clothier. She possessed a remarkable gift for bringing any idea to life in fabric. She worked for many years creating costumes for local plays and musicals and lovingly created and reimagined clothing for special occasions. Given some cloth and a general idea, she could make magic happen.
Mrs. Gill is survived by her husband, Franklin Gill of Mount Olive; sons, Warren (Janice) Gill of Austin, TX, and Loren Gill of Peoria; grandchildren, Alic and Leighton Gill; brother, Lindell (Vernetta) Hardt of Litchfield; stepbrother, Merl (Joan) Sellers of Falls Church, VA; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mrs. Gill was preceded in death by her parents and her stepmother, Erma Sellers-Hardt.
Memorials may be made to Hearts United Association in Litchfield or to the Sellers-Hardt Vocational Scholarship Fund at Litchfield High School.
Condolences may be left at www.litchfieldffs.com.
