She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivan and Elizabeth, nee Sowder, Gentry; a son, Michael Townsend; and a daughter, Jennifer Townsend, in infancy.
Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Timothy Townsend; two sons, Gary Townsend of Nevada, and Brian Townsend of Belleville, IL; and two grandchildren, Madalynn and Brian Jr. Townsend.
Private burial will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, IL.