Edna Revalee Williams, age 98, a long-time resident of Dexter, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord at her residence on January 14, 2015. In her final days she was surrounded by family
Edna was born on April 10, 1916 in Bernie, Missouri to the late Thomas and Treasa Whitehead.
She was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Edna had a quick sense of humor and never-ending curiosity to try new adventures. An excellent seamstress and quilter, she spent hundreds of hours in her earlier years sewing for family, making beautiful quilts and embroidering large floral or nature scenes.
At age 70, she taught herself to type and began researching her family history, compiling several books, which she gladly shared with all those who had similar interests, and gave helpful advice to others who were starting to do research on their own family tree. Edna was a voracious reader and prolific writer.
Later, she took up oil painting, displaying most of her art in her home for family, friends and visitors to enjoy.
At age 83, she began collecting shells from the coast of North Carolina. She picked up thousands, bringing them home and making pieces of art to share with family and friends. She was happiest giving these beautiful wreaths, flower pots and decorative balls away to others.
She was generous and kind to all.
Edna was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Treasa Whitehead; her husband, Franklin Matthew Williams; her brother, Avery; and her sister, Velta Lee.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving daughters, Beverly Velazquez, Babara Miriani and Betty Hitchuk; grandchildren, Jon Heikka, Adrienne Miriani, Allison Miriani and Anthony Miriani; great-granddaughters, Maile Heikka and Rebecca Putvin; sisters, Wanda Gough and Delta Ivy; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home, 125 West Stoddard Street, Dexter, Missouri on Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
A private interment will follow.
The family extends their appreciation to VNA Hospice for their support and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: VNA Hospice, P. O. Box 1608, Sikeston, Missouri 63801
Cathie Jean Dennington, daughter of the late Kenneth Lee Green and Cletus Marie Simpson Green was born in Bernie, Missouri on April 2, 1952 and departed this life at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri on January 14, 2015 at the age of 62.
Ms. Dennington was a homemaker and was a resident of Bernie.
Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey Ray Brown of Bloomfield, Missouri and Nicholas Lee Meese of Bernie, Missouri; by one daughter, Sheena Ann Barber of Dexter, Missouri; by two brothers, Donald Greer and Darrel Green both of Bernie, Missouri; by five grandchildren; and by other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be conducted in Bernie Cemetery, Friday, January 16, 2015 starting at 11:00 A.M.
Interment will follow. Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Bonnie lived in Essex the past 24 years. She had worked as a cook at Polly's Drive In and The Pig along with many other jobs. She had attended the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Dexter for many years.
Surviving are one son, Sylvester Stewart of St. Louis, Missouri; three daughters and son in law, Sheila & Derek Dodson of Essex, Missouri, Sylvia Stewart and Janet Marler both of Dexter, Missouri; six grandchildren, Shawn Midgett, Robert Metz both of Dexter, Angela Johnson of Bernie, Sylvesster, Samantha and Larry Stewart all of St. Louis; eleven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; two brothers, Rick Gaines and Leon Gaines both of Dexter, Missouri; two sisters, Betty Moore and Peggy Evans both of Dexter, Missouri. Many other relatives and friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by two children, Barbara Jean and Gilbert Brewer, two grandchildren, Cynthia Weaver and Melissa Stewart, two brothers, Billy and Junior Gaines, and one sister, Wanda Lee McRoy.
Friends may call on Thursday, January 15, 2015, after 2:00 pm at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter.
Services will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at 3:00 pm at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with the Rev. James Malloy of Essex officiating with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
Niki worked as a Registered Nurse.
On December 10, 2001, she was united in marriage to James Cabral in Dexter, Missouri. James survives at the home.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by two children, Hailey Nicole Cabral and Garrison James Cabral of Dexter; by two brothers, Bradley Michael Long and Ronald Dean Long; and by one sister, Melissa Marie Stewart.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
A memorial service will follow in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel at 6:00 P.M.
Verl Leonard McNece was born on December 8, 1937 in Powe, Missouri to the late Carl and Wilma (Perry) McNece. He departed this life on January 9, 2015 at Greenville Regional Hospital in Greenville, Illinois at the age of 77.
Verl McNece served in the Army and was a member of the Teamsters Local 600 where he drove for Yellow Freight.
He was united in marriage to Eva Edwards on January 19, 1957 in Bernie, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife, Eva P. (Edwards) McNece of Pocahontas, Illinois; by two sons, Terry McNece and special friend Mary Hemker of Greenville, Illinois and Howard and Johnnie (Logan) McNece of Pocahontas, Illinois; by four daughters, Kathy (McNece) and Joseph Myers of Tuscola, Illinois, Janie (McNece) Duckwitz-Patchen and special friend, Gary Reed of Effingham, Illinois, Phyllis (McNece) and Kenny Kruengel of Altamont, Illinois and Shela (McNece) and Steve Yagow of Altamont, Illinois; by one brother, Keith McNece of Alton, Illinois; and by one sister, Helen Wright of Springfield, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his son, Carl Anthony McNece; by one grandson, Kurt Holste; and by three brothers and four sisters.
Visitation will be January 14, 2015 at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M. with funeral services being conducted at 2:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel.
Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery.
