Mildred Genevieve “Tootie” Switzer, 84, of Marshall, IL passed away Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 at her home. Tootie, as she was known by most, was born Sept. 2, 1933 at Dennison, IL, the daughter of Estel and Augusta Stansbury Holmes. She married David L. Switzer on Dec. 24, 1951 Surviving are her husband of 66 years, David; children, Mike (Shelly) Switzer, Connie (Roger) Watwood, Gary Switzer, Chuck (Kim) Switzer, Brian (Teresa) Switzer and Jennifer (Scott) Beard all of Marshall; eleven grandchildren, four step grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Dale Switzer; two sisters, Josephine Kirby and Hannah May Brown and two brothers, Jack Holmes and Dean Holmes. She was a faithful and devoted member of the Asbury United Methodist Church and was a 1951 graduate of Marshall High School. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. Tootie will always be remembered for her gentle disposition and being truly genuine. Services in honor of her life will be 10:30 AM Wednesday at Pearce Funeral Home with Pastor Tawnya Fairchild officiating. Burial will be in the Dunlap Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Dunlap Cemetery Association. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.