Cleo Sylvia Littell, age 73, of Sweet Home passed away Sunday. She was born in Lebanon, Oregon to Lloyd and Helen (Brady) Ames. She lived in Sweet Home most of her life.

She married her former childhood friend, Raymond Littell, on October 8, 1953 in Grass Valley, California. Raymond was a service man. They came back to Sweet Home after he left the service, and he worked in logging while Cleo took care of the family and home.

Cleo loved to cook for her family. She loved the outdoors and watching the wildlife.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond; son, Dan Littell; siblings, Ed Ames, Edwin Ames, and Diane Flanigan; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Cleo was preceded by her parents and siblings, Dorothy Parker, Deloris Ramsy, Doris Vanhorn, Eldon Ames, and infant sister, Fay Ames.

Viewing will be 9:00 a.m., to 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 28, at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling services.