Anita P. Alderton, age 62 of Mattoon and formerly of Charleston, passed away while at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana on Friday, November 21, 2014.
Anita was born on April 13, 1952 in Charleston, IL, a daughter of the late Lewis and Winifred (Stewart) Matteson. On July 24, 1982 she married Daniel Merlin Alderton in Ashmore, Illinois and they have shared 32 years of marriage. In addition to her husband Dan of Mattoon, she is survived by a son, Michael C. Alderton and a daughter, Jamie Arthur, both of Mattoon; a stepson, Lloyd Alderton and wife Sang Hui of Derrider, LA; two grandchildren, Danny and Wyatt Arthur; three step-grandchildren, Kyle, Alisha and Corey Alderton; two sisters, Doreen Culp of Peoria, IL and Connie Guilfoyle and husband Joe of Battle Creek, MI; a brother, Lewis “Tunie” Matteson and wife Hattie, also of Peoria; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Debbie Elam; a sister Latrisha and a brother, Ed.
Anita was an extremely kind hearted and giving person who loved caring for others. She was a wonderful daycare provider for many years before accepting a position as a home caregiver for CCAR Industries. She has been a long time member of the Friendship Baptist Church and a member of the Mattoon Women of the Moose.
Anita enjoyed a night out playing bingo but her greatest joys came from spending time with her family. She was an extremely selfless individual who put others needs before her own and was totally devoted to those she loved. Her family and friends will always treasure the countless memorable times shared.
(Adams Funeral Chapel Nov/20014)
Anita P. Alderton, age 62 of Mattoon and formerly of Charleston, passed away while at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana on Friday, November 21, 2014.
Anita was born on April 13, 1952 in Charleston, IL, a daughter of the late Lewis and Winifred (Stewart) Matteson. On July 24, 1982 she married Daniel Merlin Alderton in Ashmore, Illinois and they have shared 32 years of marriage. In addition to her husband Dan of Mattoon, she is survived by a son, Michael C. Alderton and a daughter, Jamie Arthur, both of Mattoon; a stepson, Lloyd Alderton and wife Sang Hui of Derrider, LA; two grandchildren, Danny and Wyatt Arthur; three step-grandchildren, Kyle, Alisha and Corey Alderton; two sisters, Doreen Culp of Peoria, IL and Connie Guilfoyle and husband Joe of Battle Creek, MI; a brother, Lewis “Tunie” Matteson and wife Hattie, also of Peoria; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Debbie Elam; a sister Latrisha and a brother, Ed.
Anita was an extremely kind hearted and giving person who loved caring for others. She was a wonderful daycare provider for many years before accepting a position as a home caregiver for CCAR Industries. She has been a long time member of the Friendship Baptist Church and a member of the Mattoon Women of the Moose.
Anita enjoyed a night out playing bingo but her greatest joys came from spending time with her family. She was an extremely selfless individual who put others needs before her own and was totally devoted to those she loved. Her family and friends will always treasure the countless memorable times shared.
(Adams Funeral Chapel Nov/20014)
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