Jackalyn A. Anthony

ANTHONY, Jackalyn A., 81, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021. She was born to Lester, Sr. & Anna Wagner on March 12, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio. Jackalyn was a 1957 graduate of Randolph High School and retired from Leland (GE Aviation) after forty-plus years of service in the payroll department. She was a ladies auxiliary member of VFW #9582, AMVETS #99 and American Legion #668. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Anthony, and her brother, Lester Wagner, Jr. Survived by her daughter, Vicki Blumenstein (Andrew); sister, LaFern Smith; grandchildren, Laura & Daniel; very special friend, Russell Worley; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & many friends. Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia. Interment Polk Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends 12 noon Monday, prior to the service, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.MortonWhetstoneFH.com.