Cora Rae Wineland, 80, of Marshall, IL, formerly of Chrisman, IL passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 in Life’s Journey at Paris, IL. She was formerly the administrative assistant to Babe Woodard during his terms both an IL State Represenative and State Senator. Following that position she was employed at the Danville Correctional Center. Cora was born Dec. 8, 1937 at West Salem, IL, the daughter of Robert and Rae Howery Walker. Surviving are her husband Mitchell Wineland; a son Rob (Cathi) Wineland of Indianapolis, IN; a daughter, Cyndie Wineland of San Antonio, TX; two granddaughters, Abigail Rae Ann Wineland and Alissa Catherine Wineland and two sisters, Sara (Bob) Morris of Chrisman, IL and Harriett Fouts of Marshall, IL. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Marshall and the O.E.S. at Chrisman, IL. She was a graduate of Chrisman High School where she was the Salutatorian of her class. Memorial services will be 3:00 PM Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church,702 Plum St., Marshall, IL with Rev. Richard Lewis officiating. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.