Franklin, IL — Arletta Mae Dewitt, 85, of Franklin, formerly of San Jose, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation Rites have been accorded.
Arletta Mae Craigmiles was born on July 26, 1940, in Mosher, Illinois, the daughter of Roy Lee and Sadie Francis Bauser Craigmiles. She was united in marriage to Gary Lee Dewitt in 1963. He survives.
Also surviving are her son: Gabriel (Karen) Dewitt; five grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother: Gerald Craigmiles.
Arletta graduated from the Pekin Community High School in 1958. She and Gary owned and operated the Dewitt Drivette in San Jose until 1982. She enjoyed crocheting and she loved the Lord.
Memorials may be made to Gabriel Dewitt to help with funeral expenses.
Peasley Funeral Home of Lincoln, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.
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Never saw her without a smile. Such a lovely lady.