Anna Alma Verhaeghe, 99, of Silvis, IL, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior on March 14, 2009 from Genesis Illini Restorative Care Center, Silvis. Funeral services will be 10:00AM Thursday at Homewood Evangelical Free Church, Moline, IL. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at her church on Thursday. Burial will be in Moline Memorial Park Cemetery, Moline. Memorials may be made to Homewood Evangelical Free Church, Moline, were she had been a charter member. Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline is handling arrangements. Anna Root was born October 7, 1909 in Hampton, IL, the daughter of Julius Porter and Daisy Mae (Lee) Root. She married Leon Alphonse Verhaeghe June 23, 1928 in Rock Island, IL. He died April 29, 1981. When she was growing up her father changed jobs many times. They moved 25 times, leaving her with no real close friends during her school years. Anna was a nurse's aide in the nursery at the former Moline Public Hospital for over 10 years, retiring in 1970. A couple of the Van Hoe children were born under her care, while working at the hospital. Anna enjoyed crocheting, making special slippers, and making solid, sturdy and bright potholders for many of her family members. She also spent 9 hours apiece in making hankies for the shut-ins. We will miss her smile, determination, and encouragement. Survivors include: daughters and son-in-law, JoAnne Whitmore of Silvis, Roberta Hansen-Failon and Roger Failon of East Moline, IL; 4 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 4 great great granddaughters; brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Kathryn Root of Canton, IL. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister, 3 brothers and 2 sons-in-law. A special thanks to Illini Towers where she had lived for 24 years. She loved her friends and her apartment. Very special thanks to Genesis Hospice and the staff at Illini Restorative Care for their excellent care. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com