Tennie Ann Girtman

Tennie Girtman, age 100, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Deaconess of Illinois.

Tennie was born on August 19, 1926, in Goreville, Illinois, the daughter of William Orb Girtman and Eliza Jane (Perry) Girtman. Having celebrated her 100th birthday just weeks before her passing, Tennie was blessed with a century of life, faith, family, and memories.

Tennie worked at the Illinois Youth Center in Harrisburg, where she retired as a supervisor after many years of service.

A woman of deep and abiding faith, Tennie was of the Pentecostal faith and a lifetime member of Gospel Assembly in Eldorado. She loved the Lord and enjoyed spending time reading her Bible. Her faith was an important part of who she was and how she lived her life.

Tennie also found great joy in tending to her flower garden. She was known for baking cakes and, each Christmas, sharing them with family and friends, a tradition that reflected her generous and caring spirit.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews; her great-niece, Vickie Barton; along with many other relatives and friends.

Tennie was preceded in death by her parents, William and Eliza Girtman; and all of her siblings, Charles Girtman, John Girtman, Rosa Lee Girtman, and Elza Girtman.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Blue Funeral Home under the direction of Binkley-Ross.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Blue Funeral Home, 812 S. Broadway, Goreville, Illinois from 5:00 -7:00 PM. An additional time of visitation will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the funeral home, with the funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Jolly will officiate.

The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Courtney, James, and Jason with the Bi- County Health Department, as well as Dr. Graham and his staff, for the compassionate care they provided to Miss Tennie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gospel Assembly of Eldorado. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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