Harriet Rose West Obituary
We bid farewell to Harriet Rose West of Du Quoin, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 24, 2026 at the age of 95. Harriet Rose touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry N. Thill and Juanita A. Thill (Hemmerle); her husband Vallie D. West; her daughter Valerie Rice; and her sister Juanita Ray.
She is survived by: her granddaughter Dawn Galbraith (Cale) of Du Quoin; her son-in-law James L. Rice of Du Quoin; her great grandchildren, Alec Galbraith of Du Quoin, Addison Galbraith of Du Quoin and Sydney Galbraith of Du Quoin; and her sister Patricia Wolfe of Weldon, IL. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Glaucoma Foundation or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.
