Regina M. Liggett

Regina M. Liggett, 88, of 659 W. Grove St., Galesburg, died at 8:48 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.   She was born on January 6, 1920 in Hardensburg, KY the daughter of Michael W. and Lenora Wilson Flood.  She married William G. Liggett on March 14, 1941 in Alexis.  He preceded her in death on May 1, 2002.  Surviving are a son, Michael of Galesburg; 3 brothers, Robert Flod of Northbrook, James and Ralph Flood both of Louisville, KY; and a sister Norma Ellis of Louisville, KY.  She was preceded in death by 1 brother and 2 sisters.   Regina worked at Benner’s Grocery as a clerk.  She was a real estate broker in Galesburg in the early 1960’s with her husband at Liggett Realty.   She then went to and graduated from nursing school.  She then worked as an obstetric L.P.N. at OSF St. Mary Medical Center for over 15 years, retiring in 1983.    Cremation rites will be accorded.  A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.