Wilma L Whitener

Sunday, November 28, 1920 to Sunday, October 30, 2011 A Resident of Patton, MO Visitation Services will be held on Tuesday, November 01, 2011 at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Liley Funeral Home in Patton, MO Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 02, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the Liley Funeral Home in Patton, MO The Final Resting Place is at the Liberty Church Cemetery near Marquand, MO Wilma Whitener, age 90, of Patton, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the Saint Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born November 28, 1920 in Marble Hill, MO, she was the oldest daughter of Charles J. and Ida Yount Wallis. On October 12, 1940 she married Wendell "Jack" M. Whitener at the Liberty Congregational Methodist Church near Marquand. She had been a resident of Woodland Hill for the last 2 ½ years in Marble Hill. She was lifelong member of the Liberty Congregation Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher. In the early years of her life she taught school at Baker Hill, Grassy, North Patton, and Barber schools until after WWII. After the war she and Jack purchased the Whitener store in Patton, which they owned and operated for 42 1/2 years. She was a 4-H leader for over 20 years at the Patton 4-H Club, teaching sewing to many young girls. She was a member of the County Extension Club for many years and was also a member of the Happy Old People of Patton. She is survived by a son, John (Lois) Whitener, Marble Hill; a daughter, Mary Lou (Terry) Conrad, Patton; a sister Mary Wallis of Marble Hill; two grandsons, Justin Conrad and Chris (Jessica) Conrad, of Patton; and great grandchildren, Chase David, Allie Jo, and Bode Conrad and a host of family and friends. Preceding her in death was her husband, parents and a brother J. B. Wallis. Friends may call at the Liley Funeral Home in Patton from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 1, 2011 and then on Wednesday, at the Liberty Congregational Methodist Church from 10:00 AM until time of service. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM at the church with the Rev. Kirby Grindstaff and Rev. Jamie Hovis officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Wilma & Jack were very good friends of our family, Vern & Loraine Garland. I have such fond memories of the ole Patton Store & dearly loved Wilma! Our hearts * prayers go out to the family. May the Lord comfort you! So sorry to hear about Wilma, she was a great asset to the community and will be missed. She was a wonderful and kind lady. Elly Love and prayers to all of you. Ms. Wilma is a very special lady. I thank God for the privilege of knowing and caring for her. God bless you all. Elaine Mary Lou and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May all the memories bring you peace.

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Wilma L Whitener

November 28, 1920 - October 30, 2011