Charlotte L. Ralston's Obituary
Charlotte L. Ralston, age 80, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL. Charlotte was born on February 20, 1929 in Belleview, MO, a daughter to Charles and Goldie (Johnson) Farley. She married Lorenzo Light who preceded her in death. On November 28, 1964, she married Raymond Ralston in Farmington, MO and he preceded her in death on July 22, 2002. Charlotte was a member of the Emmanuel Tabernacle Pentecostal Church, Marissa, IL. She enjoyed going to flea markets, but especially loved spending time with her family. Charlotte is survived by one son: Raymond (Kari) Ralston of Carbondale, IL, three daughters: Betty (Joe) Loucks of Coulterville, IL, Melinda (Randy) Welten of Steeleville, IL and Eva (Clarence "Tex") Loucks of Sparta, IL, one brother: Orville Farley, four sisters: Juanita Moore, Helen Keeler, Charlene Karen and Linda Penny, fifteen grandchildren and sixteen great-great grandchildren, numerous dear nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one son: Jason, one brother and two sisters. Graveside services will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Phillip Keeton officiating. Interment will be in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday, September 18, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the family of Charlotte Ralston.
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