Willetta Travelstead Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Willetta Travelstead (Carbondale, Illinois), who passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willetta Travelstead to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thelma McBride and Johnnie McBride; and her former husband Bill. She is survived by: her husband James William'Bill'Travelstead; her children, Chuck Travelstead (Ann) of Albuquerque, NM, Sondra McCartney of Albuquerque, NM and Toby Travelstead of Westcliffe, CO; her brother Charlie McBride (Doris) of Carbondale, IL; her grandchildren, Christopher Travelstead, Benjamin Travelstead and Kaylee McCartney; and her great grandchildren, Miles, Ryan, Riley, Cooper and Travelsteads.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Grand Avenue Christian Church (1305 E Grand Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901).
In lieu of flowers sent to the service, the family requests that anyone interested in doing so make a donation to a charitable organization that would honor Sue's lifetime of giving of herself in service to others.
