Dewitt Obits

Treva Torbert

Treva Webb Torbert, 97, of Clinton, passed away at 11:05 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 8, 2016) at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

Her service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with J. Kent Hickerson officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to First Christian Church, Clinton.

 

Treva was born March 5, 1919, in DeWitt County, the daughter of John and Maude Walters Webb. She married Floyd W. Torbert on Feb. 21, 1940, in Clinton. He passed away on March 25, 2009.

Survivors include her son, Roger (Donna) Torbert, Kenney; daughter-in-law, Mary Ellen Torbert, Clinton; sister, Veva Watson, Paris, Ky.; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Jerry L. Torbert; five brothers; and four sisters.

 

Treva worked alongside her husband on the family farm and was a beautician for many years.

She was loved by all who knew her and she will be greatly missed.

Condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com.