Brita C. Colston's Obituary
Brita C. Colston, age 73, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 4:51 p.m. in her home.
Brita was born on January 10, 1945 in Winkle, IL, a daughter to Britain and Lucille P. (Yung) Ogilvie. She had worked as a nurse at Washington County Hospital, Nashville, IL and Friendship Manor, Nashville, IL. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Pinckneyville, IL. Brita enjoyed baking and cooking and was an avid reader and loved her faithful companion, her cat, Yoda.
Survivors include her son, Peyton Colston of St. Louis, MO; two sisters, Virginia Hylla of Nashville, IL and Trula (Neal) Hirte of Coulterville, IL; two sisters-in-law, Iliene Ogilvie of Alexis, IL and Helen Ogilvie of Maple Shade, NJ; a grandson, Liam Colston of St. Louis, MO; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Frank Ogilvie, David Ogilvie and Brent Ogilvie; and one brother-in-law, Joe Hylla.
Brita's wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
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