Florence Carleton, 93, Desloge, died Oct. 26, 2002, at her residence. She was born Sept. 27, 1909, in Dexter to the late Willard P. Billington and Flora O'Bannon Billington. Preceded in death by husband, Charles E. Carleton; brothers: H.V. Billington, Rolla P. Billington.

Survivors: Special nieces: Sheree Cantrell, Bioloxi, Miss., Sonya Lappe, Bonne Terre, Sandra Joyce, Bonne Terre; sister, Esta L. Jackson, Bonne Terre; brother, Willard E. Billington, Ocean Springs, Miss.; many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and special neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Bailey.

Visitation 4-8 p.m. today at the C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home, Desloge. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Boyer Chapel with Rev. Greg McCord officiating. Burial in Knob Lick Cemetery. Memorials to the Rev. Billy Graham Ministry.
[DailyJournal, Park Hills, St. Francois County, Missouri, Oct. 28, 2002]