December 7 1929 May 20 2020
OBITUARY Meldora Layton Meldora Layton, 90 years old of Mineral Point, WI, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Sienna Crest Assisted Living, Mineral Point, WI. She was born December 7, 1929, in East St. Louis, IL. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Waterloo, IL. Meldora faithfully served Life Network of Southern Illinois, the local Pregnancy Center in Waterloo, IL. for over 20 years. Her heart for the unborn and the mission of the ministry was evident. She participated in their annual Life Walk every year and was one of their top fundraisers. She would often tell them that God kept her on this earth for one purpose – “to save babies”. She remained faithful to that calling until the end. When Life Network asked Meldora if there is anything that they could do for her she simply stated – “Just remember me”. She will always hold a special place in the hearts and lives of everyone associated with Life Network. She was known as “Sug”, (which stood for Sugar) by her grandchildren. She was very proud of that and was loved by them. Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Lila L. McCracken; her grandchildren, Corey (Natasha) McCracken, Jeremy (Tammy) McCracken & Kelly (Caleb) Gieseke; her great grandchildren, Ethan McCracken, Brandon McCracken, Hannah McCracken & Sarah McCracken, Dylan Leffler, Skyler Gieseke & Breanna Gieseke, Cameron McCracken, Charles McCracken, Clara McCracken and baby on the way; her sibling, Loren Beers, niece, Ruth Thelma Rust; her great nieces & nephews, Robert Rust Jr., Marsha Wilke, Cheryl Schmid & Jimmy Rust, along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry & Ora Ethel, nee Grenawalt, Beers; her first husband, Stanton McCracken, her second husband, Clarence Layton; her sons, Lance Cameron McCracken & Michael Bruce McCracken. Due to the current COVID 19 restrictions, all services will be private. Interment will follow in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Life Network in Waterloo, IL. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home – Dupo. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Meldora J. Layton please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Meldora J Layton December 7 1929 May 20 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Dupo, state: Illinois