1928 - 2024
Gladys Lenora Warren, 95, of Enfield, Illinois, died Friday, May 17, 2024, at Carmi Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Carmi, Illinois. She was born September 16, 1928, in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of John and Pearl (Winters) Graves. She was married to Lowell L. Warren on January 25, 1975, and he preceded her in death on December 8, 2020.
Gladys enjoyed genealogy, sewing, crocheting, drawing, playing computer games, and raising dalmatian dogs. She was also part owner of an excavating business with her husband.
Survivors include son Rick (Stephanie) Campbell of Carmi, Illinois; daughters Gloria Blake of Ridgway, Illinois, Edwina (Ron) Draper of Columbus, Indiana, Toni (Frank) Davis of Enfield, Illinois, and Desi (Glenn) Fishback of Monroe City, Indiana; grandchildren Shannon Green, Adam Green, Kelly Banta, Don Banta, Jr., Matt Lydick, Ryan Lydick, David Campbell, Sean Campbell, Lindsay Dartt, Bralan Dartt, and Bryce Fishback; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; sons Rev. Donald Wayne Banta and Bruce Campbell; and sister Georgia Duke.
Visitation and funeral are Monday, May 20, 2024, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi, Illinois. Visitation is at 11 am and funeral is at 1 pm with burial in Enfield Cemetery in Enfield, Illinois.
Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi, Illinois, is in charge of arrangements.
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