Photo courtesy of Markwell Funeral Home - Casey
Aug 17, 1933 - Feb 25, 2018
What a wonderful, loving person your mother was. I have good memories of her at Westfield Baptist Church. May the Lord bring you peace and comfort.
Mary Ann Kingery
February 28, 2018 | Canon City, CO
Sorry to hear of your lose. You are all in my Prayers
Ron Madden
February 28, 2018 | Westfield, IL
Oakley Family,
Gerri and I were saddened to learn of your Mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
David and Gerri Wright
David G. Wright
February 27, 2018 | Kansas, IL
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Rick & Susie Blanchard
February 26, 2018 | Tuscola, IL
So sorry for your loss Victor !!!
Kay Sherwood
February 26, 2018 | Casey, IL
My thoughts and prayers are with this wonderful family threw this difficult time of sadness. I have so many fond memories with Lorna threw church. She will be missed by so many. My love is with you all.
Alana Ramsey-Vinard
February 26, 2018 | Greenfield, IN
Lorna Gene Oakley, age 84, of Westfield, IL passed away at 12:35 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL. She was born August 17, 1933 in Moriah, IL, the daughter of James E. Lashbrook and Hazel Mitchell Lashbrook. On January 26, 1952 she married Maurice Dean Oakley in Westfield, IL. He passed away on July 4, 2003.
Survivors include her children, Rick Oakley (Debbie) of Charleston, IL; Vic Oakley (Glenda) of Westfield, IL; Mitzi Johnston (Ken) of Westfield, IL and Melody Blanchard (Quincy) of Westfield, IL; sister, Lois Moore of Westfield, IL; eight grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Lorna graduated from high school in Casey, IL. She had previously worked at Benedict's Dime Store in Charleston; Fashion Lane in Casey and volunteered at Casey Thrift Shop. Lorna was a homemaker and a faithful member of the Westfield Baptist Church. She enjoyed all activities at her Church, crossword puzzles, cruising Westfield in her golf cart and especially spending time with her family.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Westfield Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Ellis and Rev. Brian Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Westfield, IL. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening at Westfield Baptist Church, 125 S. Fulton St., Westfield, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Westfield Baptist Church, PO Box 192, Westfield, IL 62474.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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