Lori Ann Clarkston

Lori Ann (Longest) Clarkston, age 48 of Kingman, IN, died at 5:35 a.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Lori was born on April 16, 1963 in Danville, IL. She was the daughter of George and Kathleen (Howard) Longest. She attended Attica High School and resided in Kingman most of her life. On November 8, 1982 she married James Clarkston, Sr. in Hillsboro, IN. He survives. Lori liked sewing and doing plastic canvas crafts. She enjoyed spending time with her family and camping. She loved to watch cartoons and play with her granddaughter, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was very much looking forward to meeting her new grandbaby that is due next year. Surviving with her husband, James, are 2 children, James W. Clarkston, Jr. (wife: April) of Brazil, IN and Katrina A. Clarkston (husband: James) of Kingman Sisters, Sue Quillen (husband: Huey) of Rossville, IL, Janet Upperman (husband: Rodger) of Georgetown, IL, Frances Clarkston (husband: Roger) of Veedersburg, Vickie Clarkston (husband: William) of Hoopeston, IL, Linda Coffey (husband: Linden) of Hoopeston, Jenny Pitzer of Gibson City, IL, Cora Lister of Kingman, and Lisa Irvin (husband: Darrell) of Winsboro, TX 1 granddaughter, Kailee Canchola and 1 grandchild on the way Lori was preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother, George Jr. Longest, Jr. Private graveside services will be held at Highland Cemetery in Williamsport at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.