Lynne Sappington

Lynne Sappington, nee Harris, 72, of Swansea, IL, born Tuesday, September 1, 1936, in East St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at her residence.

Mrs. Sappington worked as an Adminstrative Assistant for East St. Louis Housing Authority, retiring after 30 years of service.

She is preceded in death by:

  • Parents: Samuel Harris and Evelyn, nee Kennedy, Harris/Haskell
  • Son-in-law: Alan Walter
She is survived by:
  • Daughter: Diana Walter of Belleville, IL
  • Son: Mike (Karen) Sappington of Swansea, IL
  • Brothers:
    • Skip (Judie) Harris of Hot Springs Village, AR
    • Howard (Barb) Haskell of Atlanta, GA
    • Jim (Pam) Haskell of Fort Collins, CO
  • Sister: Sandra Hayward of Gerald, MO
  • Grandchildren
    • Blake Schneider
    • Erin Sappington
    • Rachel Flanigan
    • Zachary Walter
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Southern Illinois.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Hospice of Southern Illinois, All-Staff Nursing and Christian Home Care Services for their exceptional services and support.

Visitation: Friends may call from11:00am to 1:00 pm, Saturday, July 25 at the Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Kurrus Funeral Home.