Tina F. Wells, 65, of Galesburg, passed away at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
She was born August 1, 1960, in Henry County, Indiana, the daughter of Rutherford D. and Melba E. (Killion) Ledbetter. After graduating high school, Tina attended nursing school and dedicated 19 years of working as an LPN at various home healthcare settings in the St. Louis, Missouri area.
Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Jason Wells of Gainesville, Missouri, and Matthew (Gwen) Wells of Galesburg; two granddaughters, Daenerys and Talia Wells; and one brother, Jerry (Ronnie) Ledbetter of Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Tina was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Galesburg. She had a deep love for history and enjoyed crocheting. Most of all, her greatest joy was spending time with her family and embracing her role as a grandmother with open arms and a full heart, forming an especially close bond with her granddaughters over the past year.
Cremation will be accorded. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory in Galesburg. Memorial contributions may be made to Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.
