Thelma Layton

CAIRO, Ill. — Thelma R. Conn Layton, 92, of Cairo died at 9:25 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, at her home.

She was born Dec. 23, 1923, in Wyatt, Missouri, to David E. and Luella Keene Conn. She married Harry L. Layton on April 25, 1951. He preceded her in death Aug. 18, 2000. They enjoyed over 49 years together.

Thelma was retired from the Wonder Market, where she worked for many years.

She is survived by her son, Bradford (Barbara) Layton of St. Louis; her grandchildren, Brandon Layton of Philadelphia and Megan (Joseph) Zmudczynski of St. Louis; a great-granddaughter, Johanna Zmudczynski; two sisters-in-law, Patty Layton and Cordelia Conn, both of Charleston, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and four brothers, Charles, David Jr., Paul and James Conn.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Crain Funeral Home in Cairo.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Larry Potts officiating. Interment will be at Green Lawn Memorial Gardens in Villa Ridge, Illinois.

Memorials may be made to Mighty Rivers and Happy Days in Cairo and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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