Alberta Margaret Light, 98, of Lisbon, passed away, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to Noon, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Funeral was held at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial: Lisbon Cemetery.
Alberta Light was born July 13, 1925, in Linn County, the daughter of Albert and Leona (Mohn) Gaines. She was united in marriage to Marvin Light, Oct. 22, 1949, in Illinois.
Alberta devoted her life to raising her children. She loved to attend the family’s sporting events and would occasionally get “A little rowdy.” As you all know she was a feisty woman.
Alberta is survived by her children, Ronnie (Nardina) Light, Richard (Barb) Light, Reona (Tom) Ewald, Ronda (Dale) Conner, Randy (Cindy) Light, Rudy (Penny) Light, Rozan (Gary) Benson; 32 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and cat Roxie.
Alberta was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Leon Gaines; granddaughter, Teresa; and great-grandchildren, Charlie, Quincey and Waylin.
Please find the livestream link on Alberta’s tribute wall and share your support and memories with her family at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
A memorial fund has been established for Saint Croix Hospice.