Harriet Rose West, 95, of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:47 P.M., Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Harriet was born on March 2, 1930 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Harry N. and Juanita A. (Hemmerle) Thill.
She married Vallie D. West on December 4, 1949 in Du Quoin and together they shared many wonderful years until his passing on December 8, 2011.
Early in her life, Harriet worked in the office of Dr. Clarence Kelly before devoting herself to her family as a homemaker.  She and her husband later founded Southern Illinois Petrol, a successful business they operated side by side until their retirement.  A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Harriet was a private person who deeply loved her family and cherished the time spent with her grandchildren.
She was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin.
She is survived by her granddaughter - Dawn Galbraith and husband Cale of Du Quoin, son-in-law - James L. Rice of Du Quoin, three great grandchildren - Alec Galbraith, Addison Galbraith, and Sydney Galbraith, all of Du Quoin, sister - Patricia Wolfe of Weldon, IL, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband - Vallie D. West, one daughter - Valerie Rice, and sister - Juanita Ray.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 30, 2026 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin with Fr. John Igwe and Deacon Tony Kellerman officiating.
Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until 10:45 A.M., Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Du Quoin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Glaucoma Foundation or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.