Barbara LaCoax
Bunker Hill |
Barbara G. LaCoax, 86, passed away at 3:10 pm, Monday, May 22, 2023, at her residence.
Born May 12, 1937, in Alton, she was the daughter of Harry E. and Viola Mae (Bates) Curry.
Barbara had been employed for 32 years as a machinist for the Olin Corporation before retiring. She enjoyed "BINGO", reading, watching TV, and gambling with her daughter. She dearly loved her family and friends.
On December 25, 1953, in East Alton, she married Max Wayne LaCoax. He died on October 24, 1995.
Surviving are a daughter, Cheryl (Ronald) Williamson of Bunker Hill; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Dorothy Brown of Warrenton, MO, and Sharon Lawrence of Bunker Hill.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sons, Leslie Wayne LaCoax, and Ronald Lee LaCoax; daughter, Deborah LaCoax; and two sisters, Delores Bechel and Kathleen Buchanan.
In accordance with her wishes, cremation rites were accorded.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Interment will be in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Memorials are suggested to The Salvation Army.
Marks Mortuary in Wood River is in charge of arrangements.
Mark's Mortuary
