Alberta Light
July 13, 1925 ~ November 4, 2023
Alberta Margaret Light, 98, of Lisbon, Iowa, passed away, on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation: 10:00 am - Noon, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Funeral: 12:30 pm, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial: Lisbon Cemetery.
Alberta Light was born, on July 13, 1925, in Linn County, the daughter of Albert and Leona (Mohn) Gaines. She was united in marriage to Marvin Light on October 22, 1949, in Illinois.
Alberta devoted her life to raising her children. She loved to attend the family's sporting events and would occasionally get 'A little rowdy.' As you all know she was a feisty woman.
Alberta is survived by her children, Ronnie (Nardina) Light, Richard (Barb) Light, Reona (Tom) Ewald, Ronda (Dale) Conner, Randy (Cindy) Light, Rudy (Penny) Light, Rozan (Gary) Benson; 32 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and cat Roxie.
Alberta was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Leon Gaines; granddaughter, Teresa; and great-grandchildren, Charlie, Quincey, and Waylin.
A memorial fund has been established for Saint Croix Hospice.
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services – Mount Vernon
I have truly been Blessed to know Alberta most of my life…she was always welcoming and full of Love 💗 May we return the love she taught us back to the family she left behind.
I treasure our life long friendship with you Rozan. We are here for you! Lifting you & you family up in our hearts & prayers.
Thinking of you and wishing you peace
We are thinking of you.
Reona, Tom and the rest of the family. So sorry to here of Alberta’s passing you are in my prayers as you remember the life you have lived with her with both smiles and tears.
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with yall at this time.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, may fond memories help you heal.
Zach and Nichole Martin