Beatrice Cailteux, age 88, of Clay City, Illinois passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

    Beatrice was born on August 18, 1925 in Wayne County to Virgil and Mary Katherine (Fout) Wilkin.  She married Davie Cailteux on March 15, 1950.  He preceded her in death on October 10, 2002.  Beatrice was known to all her family and others as “Peach”.  She helped on the family farm and enjoyed gardening, flowers, and taking drives with Davie.

    She is survived by her daughters: Barbara (Donnie) Sneed of Ewing, Brenda Cailteux of Clay City, Donna Russell and friend Bob Plew of Clay City, Dorothy (Mike) Wilson of Noble; a son: Dale Cailteux of Clay City; 6 grandchildren: Vanessa Sneed of Whittington, Leslie Sneed of Ewing, Keith (Rachel) Sneed of St. Peters, Missouri, Nathan Wilson of Noble, Courtney Cailteux and Shelby Cailteux of Clay City; along with several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister (Mary Ann Baughman), a brother (Jim Wilkin), and a granddaughter (Lexi Cailteux). 

    A graveside service for Beatrice Cailteux will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2014 at Clay City Cemetery, Clay City.  Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Friday, March 21, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora.  An online guest book is available at www.frankandbright.com.