Lena M. Hastings Obituary (1908 - 2003)

Lena M. Hastings, 95, of Taylorville, IL died at 5:50 am Sunday, July 13, 2003 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Pana, IL. She was born January 23, 1908 in Macedonia, IL, the daughter of Richard H. and Margie Sneed Phillips. On October 15, 1927 she married Julius F. Hastings in Decatur, IL and he preceded in death on December 28, 1970. Mrs. Hastings was a 50-year plus member of Davis Memorial Christian Church in Taylorville, a member of the U & I Class of the church and a member of Christian Women's Fellowship. She had been employed at St. Vincent Memorial Hospital and the Taylorville Country Club. She was a Devoted Christian and a loving Mother and Grandmother. Surviving are: daughter, Betty Longden and husband Bennie of Owaneco, IL; Son, Richard S. Hastings and wife Bonnie L. of Decatur, IL. 6 grandchildren: Michael W. Longden and Pamela K. Wilson both of Taylorville, Randy Hastings of Decatur, IL, Rick Hastings of Blue Mound, IL, Brett Hastings and Brian Hastings both of Decatur, IL; Great Grandchildren: Bre Anne Dodson and Ashley Dodson, Kurt Longden, Sabrina Longden, Krystal Longden, Zachary Longden, Tyler Christer, Jessica Hastings, Luke Hastings, Nick Gribler, Devon Perkins and David Perkins and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, sister, Velma McKown and a grandson, Kenneth Dale Longden. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, July 15, 2003 in McClure Funeral Home Taylorville. Burial will be in Glenhaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday, July 14, 2003 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL Memorials may be made to Davis Memorial Christian Church, 1500 West Franklin, Taylorville, IL, 62568.