Shirley Ann Lakin, 64, died at 4 a.m. Monday, August 23, 2010, at her residence.
Born on December 26, 1945, in Knightstown, Ind., she was the daughter of Charles and Agnes (Hutson) Stanton.
She had been employed as a cook and waitress at several local restaurants including, The Galley, Bethalto Parkway Restaurant and The Pancake Ranch. She was a member of the Honda Riders Association and Goldwing Club.
In 1972, she married Fredrick B. Lakin in Wood River. He died May 29, 2010.
Surviving are two sons, Brian Stanton and his fiance' Missy Weston of Roxana, Chris and Sarah Lakin of Wood River; nine grandchildren, Zachary and Adeline Lakin, Megan, Kaden and Bryan Stanton, Brianna Stinson, Trent, Tanner and Brielynn Weston; three great-grandchildren, Noah, Conner and Braden; four brothers, Mike Stanton of Blytheville, Ark., Jim Stanton of Garden City, Mo., Tom and Jerry Stanton, both of Houston, Mo.; two sisters, Gwen Foraker of Flippin, Ark., Juanita Hawley of Indiana.
Preceding her in death were her parants; husband; two brothers, John and Claude Stanton; and a sister, Sue Atkinson.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 27, at Marks Mortuary in Wood River, where services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. The Rev. David Blunt will officiate.
Burial will be in Wanda Cemetery in South Roxana.
