Cathie L. Tompkins (Smith), 72, formerly of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully, at Dixon Rehabilitation Nursing Home, in Dixon, IL, with the care of Serenity Hospice.
Cathie was born August 1, 1948, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James and Myrtle (Spencer) Riggs. She was married to Robert L. Smith “Smitty” and then Lawrence “Bud” Tompkins.
She was employed as a Medical Technician at Augustana Home in Sterling, IL, for 20 years, before she retired. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and loving christian woman. Cathie was a member of Harvest Time Bible Church, Rock Falls, IL.
Survivors include, daughter, Dawn (Lee) Sandrock of Sterling; son, Peter (Kayla) Smith of Wisconsin; son-in-law, Bradley (Missy) Adams of Morrison, IL; step-daughter, Tammy Smith (Albertson) of Missouri; step-sons, Robert (Traci) Smith and Daniel (Lara) Smith of Texas; brothers, Richard (Emma) Riggs of Texas and Robert (Rhonda) Riggs of Wisconsin; ten grandchildren, Billy R. (Lynn) Mills, Alan L. Sandrock, Felecia (Vince) Fisher, Arabella Adams, Evangelina Adams, Arianna Adams, Ian Adams, Kyler Adams, Jaidyn Smith, Kaidyn Smith; three step-grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; six nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and -nephews.
Cathie was preceded in death by her parents; three husbands; daughter, Mary (Derrick) O’Brien; brother, Gerald Riggs; granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Mills; step-son David L. Smith; nephew James Riggs.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday May 22, 2021, at Schilling Funeral Home and Cremation of Sterling, IL, with Pastor Dalmus Meeks officiating.
Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., prior to the Celebration of Life at the funeral home.
Cremation Rites have been accorded.
A memorial has been established. Memorials may also be sent to Schilling Funeral Home, P.O. Box 592, Sterling, IL 61081, to be forwarded to the family.
Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.