Amelia Anne Webb

Amelia Anne Webb, 80   Belvidere- Amelia Anne Webb, 80, of Belvidere, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2009 very unexpectedly at MapleCrest Care Center. She was born February, 27, 1928 in Palestine, IL, daughter of Roe M. and Mabel (Forney) Wright. Married Morris E. Webb on August 24, 1947. Received a BA form Eastern Illinois University and was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. Amelia went on to receive a  MA from Butler University. Worked as a speech and hearing therapist and High School Librarian for the Public Schools in Franklin, IN. for many years.  Anne was an accomplished artist and shared her drawings with many family members. She also enjoyed boating on the Ohio River, making her own clothes and any kind of craft work.  The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Loyalton of Rockford and MapleCrest Care Center.  She is survived by her son Gary (Charla) Webb of Belvidere and two grandchildren, Brian and Lori Webb; sister-in-laws, Barbara (Fred) Traver and Dorothy Webb. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Morris in 2008. Memorials may be made to: Alzheimers Association, 4777 E. State St. Rockford, IL  61108. All services are private with cremation rites accorded by Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford chapel.