Blanche Louise Wells, age 99, of Celina Tennessee. Passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, at home peacefully, with family surrounding her.

She was born April 9, 1926, in West Frankfort, Illinois to Harold and Ella Summers.

Louise was united in Marriage to Stanley Hubert Wells December 1946 they were able to celebrate 66 years of marriage.

After getting married in West Frankfort, Illinois, they then relocated to Chicago to pursue work. There they set up a home that would welcome many family members to come and stay with them while searching for work and relocating. Her home was always open to family and friends. She was a hostess and took that calling that was placed on her seriously. Always caring and willing to help make people feel welcome and safe. After her husband retired from General Motors they relocated back to Ina Illinois where they lived for over 20 years enjoying gardening and helping with the Sunshine Senior Citizen Center. She was talented and made many quilts and afghans for her children and grandchildren. She always had a special craft going and your favorite meal when you visited.

She held different jobs throughout her adult life from homemaker to nurse's aide and also in retail. But the job she took most importance in was Mother. She had committed her life to the Lord at a young age and made it her responsibility to live accordingly and to teach others. She held numerous positions within the different Churches that they were a part of. She worshipped for a
number of years with Joliet First Church of God, Shorewood First Church of God, and when they moved to Ina they then worshipped at Bonnie First Church of God, after moving to Celina they spent many years at Shankey Branch First Church of God.

Louise was the mother of Karen D. Sharp (Darrell) of Booneville Indiana, Gloria J. Schmitz (Michael) of Celina Tennessee, and Mark A. Wells (Teresa) of Fredericksburg Virginia.
She is survived by her Daughter Gloria Schmitz, Daughter in law Teresa Wells. Brothers James Summers, Wayne (Barbra) Summers, Sister-in-Law Sandy Summers, Elanie Wells, Brother-in-law Charles Wells. Grandchildren Kim (Billy) Austin of Hanson Kentucky, Darrell Sharp of Evansville Indiana, Jeff (Melissa) Sharp Booneville Indiana, Eric (Wendy) Sharp of Evansville Indiana, Brandy (Clint) Fraley of Union Hill Tennessee, Aaron (Nate) Wells of Fredericksburg Virginia, and Liam (Jasmine) Wells of Fredericksburg Virginia.

Great Grandchildren, Matthew (Brandi) Sharp of Hatfield Indiana, Ashlee (Robert) Bryne of Booneville Indiana, Carrie (Jon) Austin of Hanson Kentucky, Robin (Lucas) Haas of Booneville Indiana, Josh (Taylor) Sharp of Evansville Indiana, Jefferey (Erica) Sharp of Christiansburg Virginia, Kaitlyn (Colby) Thomas of Tell City Indiana, Travis (Anna) Thompson of Evansville Indiana, Heather Hammers of Evansville Indiana, Lindsey Sharp (Tommy), Chandler Indiana, Zachary Sharp of Evansville Indiana, Joseph Sharp of Evansville Indiana, Larry Krieg of Celina Tennessee, Brandon Krieg of Groveland California, Karleigh (James) Winningham of Burkesville Kentucky, Kali Fraley of Union Hill Tennessee, Grant Fraley of Union Hill Tennessee, Olivia Wells of Fredericksburg Virginia, and Ryan Wells of Fredericksburg Virginia.

Great-Great Grandchildren: Taylor and Reece Sharp of Hatfield Indiana, Mary Lea Batson of Booneville Indiana, Tanner and Chase Lohr of Booneville Indiana, Shamus Bryne of Booneville Indiana, Hope and Jonathan Buchannan of Hanson Kentucky, Eli, Isabella, Sophia, Mila, Walker, and Lyla Haas of Booneville Indiana, Vera Sharp of Evansville Indiana, Kayden Krieg of Celina Tennessee, Kodi Jean and Ellie Joe Winningham of Burkesville Kentucky, Houston and baby Thomas of Tell City Indiana. Audrey, Ava, and Adrianna Hammers of Evansville Indiana, Hunter Thompson of Evansville Indiana, Lucas Sharp of Evansville Indiana, Landon Sharp of Evansville Indiana, Griffin and Gabriella Rowley of Chandler Indiana, Skylynn and Jaysa Heneisen of Chandler Indiana.

Two very special family members to mention Meghan Watkins and Roje Boyd Jr. (Junior) a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Louise was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband Stanley Wells, Siblings Wida Barnard, Gloria May Summers, Vernon Summers, Burrell Summers, and Dennis Summers. Her Brother and Sister in laws Eula Summers, Abe Barnard, Velmalee and Earnie Rhynes, Lorene and Francis Osborn, Wilma and Arthur Schaffer, James and Betty Wells, Carl Wells, and Janet Wells. Her Children Karen and Mark, Her son in laws Darrell and Michael and Great Grandson Shawn Lohr.

Visitation will take place at Johnston Funeral Home in Ina Illinois on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Service will be held at Bonnie First Church of God in Bonnie Illinois Saturday at 3:00 p.m.

Interment will take place at Kirk Cemetery in Ina Illinois following the service.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to be made to

Bonnie First Church of God for the Kids Kingdom
225 S. Johnson Ave.
Bonnie, IL 62814

Or Kirk Cemetery