Amanda Loretta Middleton's Obituary
Loretta Middleton, 67
Lakeland- Amanda Loretta Middleton, 85, died peacefully on December
18, 2018. Loretta was born in Brownfield, Illinois on April 19, 1933
to the late Perry and Rabia Reames. She grew up in Southern Illinois
and graduated from East St. Louis Senior High School. Loretta, a
homemaker, resided and raised her children in Southern Illinois,
Kentucky, and Michigan. Loretta was known for her warm demeanor and
gracious hospitality. She retired to Lakeland, Florida, and was an
active member and beloved Sunday School teacher at Crestview Baptist
Church. Loretta is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Gene
Middleton; children, Linda, Matthew (Jenny), and Richard (Stephanie);
14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and was reunited in Heaven
with deceased son, Mark, and son-in-law, Kevin. Visitation (10 AM) and
funeral services (11AM) will be conducted Friday, December 21, 2018 at
Crestview Baptist Church, 615 Old Polk City Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809,
followed by interment at Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, please make donations in Loretta’s name to Crestview Baptist
Church Building Fund 615 Old Polk City Road, Lakeland FL 33809.
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