ALEXANDRIA:  Lillian R. Barton, 94, of Alexandria died Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 in Community Hospital, Anderson after a sudden illness.

Lillian was born on July 8, 1915 in Alexandria, IN and was the daughter of Charles and Jenny (Riall) Howerton. On September 10, 1932 she married George A. Barton who preceded her in death in 2001.

Lillian was a retired home maker and was a faithful member of the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria.

Left to cherish her memory are five sons, Harry Barton-Anderson, George A. Barton, Jr.-Leesville, S.C., John (Judy) Barton-Anderson, James (Anita) Barton-Alexandria, Patrick (Constance) Barton-Escionido, CA.  Three daughters, Marian Richardson-Alexandria, Shirley (CT) Ridenour-Strawberry Plains, TN, Rita Copeland-Caycee, SC. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Lillian was preceded in death by her Husband, Gorge A. Barton, a daughter, Mary Ann Barton, three brothers, Paul Howerton, Joseph Howerton, Tom Howerton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 at the Church of St. Mary, Alexandria with Fr. Paul Cochran as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery, Alexandria.  Friends may call at Whetsel Funeral Service, Alexandria on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. With a Christian Wake Service at 5:00 p.m.

The family requests memorials to the St. Mary’s Building Fund in care of the funeral home.