Photo courtesy of Pyatt Funeral Home - Pinckneyville
Jan 10, 1945 - Dec 10, 2018
I will always treasure the friendship we shared. You have been in my prayers. Take care, Fussy. She was a wonderful mother, friend, and person.
Rhonda Jones
December 18, 2018 | Coulterville | Friend
My mentor, my work mom and friend...the world just got less colorful with you gone. I value the experience you provided me. Im honored to have known you, but most of all Ill miss your smile, the jokes, the hugs, random texts and that infectious little giggle. Thank you for the love and friendship. You were genuine and I will miss you so very much.
Pattie Kalkbrenner
December 14, 2018 | Centralia, IL | Friend
It saddens me to hear of the passing of Brita. My deepest sympathy to her family. Brita was a joy to work with at Friendship Manor Health Care Center. She had the biggest, warm and caring heart. It was my pleasure and honor to know and work with Brita.
Donna Blaes
December 14, 2018 | Marissa, IL | Coworker
She was a sweet person and a caring nurse. She will be missed!
Marty Skorczewski
December 14, 2018 | Nashville, IL | Coworker
She was the most loving caring lady I ever met in my life best nurse ever you will sadly be missed Miss Brita.
Deb Page
December 14, 2018 | Bradenton, FL | Coworker
Great lady. She will be missed Fuzzy.
Ron Hanebutt
December 13, 2018 | Shawnee, OK | Friend
She was always a happy and fun loving person.
Kay Pierce-Cole
December 13, 2018 | Merced, CA | Classmate
I am very sorry for your loss I worked Brita at the Washington County Hospital she was a good person I enjoyed working with her she will truly be missed.
Michelle Ferguson-Trotter
December 13, 2018 | Radom, IL | Coworker
In loving memory of a great nurse and a wonderful human being. I had the privilege of working with Brita and getting to know her. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Meritt Rittenhouse
December 13, 2018 | Coulterville, IL | Coworker
Brita C. Colston, age 73, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 4:51 p.m. in her home.
Brita was born on January 10, 1945 in Winkle, IL, a daughter to Britain and Lucille P. (Yung) Ogilvie. She had worked as a nurse at Washington County Hospital, Nashville, IL and Friendship Manor, Nashville, IL. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Pinckneyville, IL. Brita enjoyed baking and cooking and was an avid reader and loved her faithful companion, her cat, Yoda.
Survivors include her son, Peyton Colston of St. Louis, MO; two sisters, Virginia Hylla of Nashville, IL and Trula (Neal) Hirte of Coulterville, IL; two sisters-in-law, Iliene Ogilvie of Alexis, IL and Helen Ogilvie of Maple Shade, NJ; a grandson, Liam Colston of St. Louis, MO; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Frank Ogilvie, David Ogilvie and Brent Ogilvie; and one brother-in-law, Joe Hylla.
Brita’s wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
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