Virginia Stanton Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Virginia Stanton of Granite City, Illinois, born in Pinckneyville, Illinois, who passed away on August 17, 2023, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her father George Mathis; her husband John Edward Stanton; her son Michael Stanton; and her siblings, Beverly VanHoorebeke, Danny Mathis and Kenny Mathis.

She is survived by: her mother Nellie Mathis (Rushing); her sons, John Stanton (Wendy) of Godfrey, IL and Timothy Stanton of Granite City, IL; her granddaughter Erica Stanton of Godfrey, IL; her great grandchildren, Justin Ottolini of Godfey, IL and Maria Neganov of Godfrey, IL; her daughter-in-law Vickie Stanton of Granite City, IL; and her siblings, Dave Mathis (Dixie) of Pinckyeville, IL, Delores Rushing of Pinckneyville, IL, Tommy Mathis of Pinckneyville, IL, Mary Surry of Tifton and Georgia. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Alzheimer's Association. Donations will be accepted at the funeral chapel.