Posted on: Paxton Obituaries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/pax/PaxtonObits?read=190 Surname: Paxton, Mosher, Richardson, Martinek, Roth ------------------------- Topeka Capital-Journal Topeka, KS April 1, 2000 LaVon "Mom" PAXTON, 68, Topeka (KS), died Thursday, Mar 30, 2000, at her home. Mrs Paxton retired from Peacock Cleaners in 1965 and she later worked at Suki's Bar and Grill. She was born Mar 22, 1932, in Topeka, the daughter of John B and Leona MOSHER RICHARDSON. She attended Highland Park High School. Mrs Paxton was a member of the auxiliary to Post No 1 of the American Legion. She married Richard E PAXTON on Aug 22, 1950, in Topeka. He died Mar 19, 1986. Survivors include a daughter, Rebecca ROTH, Glendale AZ; two sons, Richard R PAXTON, Peoria AZ, and Stephen A PAXTON, Topeka; a sister, Helen M MARTINEK, Rossville (KS); four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1pm on Monday at Rossville Cemetery. Mrs Paxton will lie in state from 2pm to 6pm Sunday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel where visitation will be from 3pm to 5pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 618 S Kansas Ave, Topeka KS, 66603.