Letha Malone's obituary , Passed away on November 24, 2025 in Kankakee, Illinois

Letha Malone

April 8, 1936 - November 24, 2025 (89 years old)

Kankakee, Illinois

Letha Malone's obituary , Passed away on November 24, 2025 in Kankakee, Illinois

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Letha Malone

April 8, 1936 - November 24, 2025 (89 years old)

Kankakee, Illinois

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Letha Malone Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Letha Malone in Kankakee, Illinois, born in Starkville, Mississippi, whose life came to an end on November 24, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Letha Malone or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

Though Letha has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, J. D. Hart and Lennie Hart; her former husband John L. Malone; and her husband Charles F. Hudson. She is survived by: her children, Raphels Malone (Diane) of Bourbonnais, IL, Rexford Malone of Midland, Clayton Cortez Hudson of Kankakee, IL, Veda Renee Griffin of Kankakee, IL, Cherry Malone-Marshall (Wiley) of Kankakee, IL and Rhonda Higginbottom (Demetrius) of Kankakee, IL; and her sister Lillie Hill of Crawford, Mississippi. She is also survived by brothers-in law and sisters-in-law; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

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187 S Greenwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

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187 S Greenwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

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