Gladys M. Milligan, age 95, of Flora, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.

   Gladys was born April 28, 1920 in Washington, IN to Washington Lincoln and Iva Marie (Padgett) Banta.  She married Lyle M. Milligan on August 14, 1938.  He preceded her in death on October 4, 1995. 

   Gladys was a member of First Baptist Church in Flora, having served as assistant treasurer of the church and member of the DFO Sunday School Class, and was a past member of the Flora Women’s Club.  As a skilled seamstress, Gladys did alterations in addition to doing a lot of sewing for weddings and special occasions.   She enjoyed the time spent at Trago Lake, swing-era dancing, and eating out.  Later in life, Gladys and Lyle began attending class reunions annually because they enjoyed spending time with old classmates and friends.

   She is survived by her children: Carolyn Sue “Suzy” Porter of Louisville, Lyle “Skip” Milligan (Marty) of Clay City, and Michael “Mike” Milligan (Patti) of Wooster, OH; five grandchildren: Mona Porter, Carl Milligan, Christina VanLauwe, Kristin Milligan, and Katie Milligan; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren with one on the way; and one sister: Carole Schell of Savannah, GA.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a granddaughter: Rita Porter, two brothers: Bill Banta and Jim Banta, and one sister: Lucille Vanwey. 

   A funeral service for Gladys Milligan will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 1 p.m. until the hour of service on Sunday at the funeral home.  Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora.  Memorial donations may be given to Willow Lane Activity Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home.  Share online condolences and memories with the family at www.frankandbright.com.