Kristi Kay Burton, 40, of Bethalto, IL, passed away Thurs July 30, 2015 at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer.
She was born Oct. 7, 1974 in Alton, IL, a daughter of Nellie (Franke) Beckwith of Bethalto and William Burton of East Alton, IL.
Kristi had worked at Simmons Law Firm as a paralegal. She was an artist who loved to draw and write poetry.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by: a daughter, Taylor J. Burton of Bethalto, a brother, Kip Allan Lackey of Cottage Hills, IL, 3 sisters, Kim (Tony) Manoogian of Bethalto, Deana Gillen of Dunlap, TN and Kim (David) Gallanti of Bethalto and many other extended family and friends.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. t0 7:00 p.m. Mon. Aug. 3, 2015 at Paynic Home for Funerals where services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tues. Aug. 4, 2015. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey.
Memorials may be made to the Siteman Cancer Center in Kristi’s name.
Online information and guestbook may be found at www.paynicfh.com.