Lillian Cervantes

CAIRO, Ill. -- Lillian H. Cervantes, 82, of Cairo died Monday, Sept. 13, 2004, at her home.

She was born Nov. 19, 1921, in Obion County, Tenn., daughter of Sidney and Jesse Davidson Threlkeld. She first married W.E. Powell, and later married A.A. Cervantes.

Cervantes owned the LaPetite Lounge prior to retiring. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Pat Owen of Bardwell, Ky.; a son, Ronnie Powell of Cairo; two sisters, Margie Vanmeter of Cairo, Faye Fillingim of Conran, Mo.; four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by both husbands and a son.

There is no visitation.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Cemetery in Mounds, Ill. The Rev. Jerome Fortenberry will officiate.

Barkett Funeral Home in Cairo is in charge of arrangements.