Lola M. Sloan Obituary (1909 - 2008)

Lola M. Sloan, 99, of Stonington, IL died at 8:34 am Monday, November 24, 2008 at Taylorville Care Center. She was born November 17, 1909 in Stonington, IL the daughter of Jep and Effie Durham Lind, Jr. On February 24, 1934 she married Henry L. Sloan at the First Baptist Church in Stonington. He preceded her in death on October 13, 1995. Aunt Lola was a member of the First Baptist Church in Stonington, a Sunday school teacher for many years and a member of the Dorcus Missionary Society. She was also a member of the Stonington/Blue Mound Order of Eastern Star, Christian County Home Extension and a former president of the Stonington P.T.A. Surviving are her sons: Richard Larry Sloan and wife Carolyn of Springfield and Dale Sloan and wife Linda of Decatur. 3 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. Sister, Dorothy Cooper of Stonington. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers: Elmer Lind and Roger Lind. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 26 at First Baptist Church in Stonington with Rev. William Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Old Stonington Cemetery, Stonington. Visitation will be held two hours prior to services in the church. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 211 W. North St., Stonington, IL 62567 or Christian County Senior Citizens, 701 W. Adams, Taylorville, IL 62568.