Lydia Marlatte, 75, of Independence, MO went to be with her parents Joseph and Frances Middleton; and two sisters on February 17, 2009 after a short illness. She was born on March 14, 1933 in Belton, MO. Lydia is survived by her husband, Vernon Marlatte; two daughters, Sherry and husband Jim Hedrick, Sandy and husband George Burton; stepson, Vincent Marlatte; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and 1 brother, Joseph Middleton and wife Judy.