Eulala Fern Wiley, 104, Ridgeway, died Thursday, November 19, 2009. She was born August 27, 1905 in Ridgeway, MO, the daughter of Hinman Henry and Gertrude Catherine (Sellars) Lawrence. She was raised southeast of Ridgeway and also attended school in Ridgeway, MO.
In 1923, at the age of 18, she married Clifford Otto Wiley in her grey satin button down wedding dress made by her sister Lucile. To this union, one son, Delno Lee Wiley, was born. Fern lived all but a couple of her first married years southeast of Ridgeway in the Prairie Chapel area, where Clifford and she made their home and attended church. The couple enjoyed spending their winters in Texas each year and returning in the spring. They spent their summers selling fruits and vegetables making many fond acquaintances over the years. Fern was well known for her homemade candies and made-from-scratch good old home cooked meals. Fern cooked very large meals everyday for family and friends, and farm hands. She always had a big glass of iced tea for anyone that stopped by. Her great grandchildren would ride their bikes to Granny's" everyday, as she always kept Pepsi and Snickers for them.
Fern made her home at Bethany Care Center since 2000, when her health made it impossible to remain in her home. Survivors include Grandsons, Mark (Becky) Wiley, Ridgeway, MO and Paul Wiley, Liberty, MO; Daughter-in-law, Bedonna Wiley, Kearney, MO; Great-Grandchildren, Ryan Wiley, Jeff (Kayla) Wiley and Beth Wiley; Great-Great-Granddaughter, Lilllyann Grace; Nephews, Vernon Price, Lyle Foster and Lynn Foster.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford; son, Delno; brother, Kenneth Lavern Lawrence (died in infancy) and sister, Lucille Price. Graveside Services and Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Bethany, MO.
In 1923, at the age of 18, she married Clifford Otto Wiley in her grey satin button down wedding dress made by her sister Lucile. To this union, one son, Delno Lee Wiley, was born. Fern lived all but a couple of her first married years southeast of Ridgeway in the Prairie Chapel area, where Clifford and she made their home and attended church. The couple enjoyed spending their winters in Texas each year and returning in the spring. They spent their summers selling fruits and vegetables making many fond acquaintances over the years. Fern was well known for her homemade candies and made-from-scratch good old home cooked meals. Fern cooked very large meals everyday for family and friends, and farm hands. She always had a big glass of iced tea for anyone that stopped by. Her great grandchildren would ride their bikes to Granny's" everyday, as she always kept Pepsi and Snickers for them.
Fern made her home at Bethany Care Center since 2000, when her health made it impossible to remain in her home. Survivors include Grandsons, Mark (Becky) Wiley, Ridgeway, MO and Paul Wiley, Liberty, MO; Daughter-in-law, Bedonna Wiley, Kearney, MO; Great-Grandchildren, Ryan Wiley, Jeff (Kayla) Wiley and Beth Wiley; Great-Great-Granddaughter, Lilllyann Grace; Nephews, Vernon Price, Lyle Foster and Lynn Foster.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford; son, Delno; brother, Kenneth Lavern Lawrence (died in infancy) and sister, Lucille Price. Graveside Services and Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Bethany, MO.
Eulala Fern Wiley, 104, Ridgeway, died Thursday, November 19, 2009. She was born August 27, 1905 in Ridgeway, MO, the daughter of Hinman Henry and Gertrude Catherine (Sellars) Lawrence. She was raised southeast of Ridgeway and also attended school in Ridgeway, MO.
In 1923, at the age of 18, she married Clifford Otto Wiley in her grey satin button down wedding dress made by her sister Lucile. To this union, one son, Delno Lee Wiley, was born. Fern lived all but a couple of her first married years southeast of Ridgeway in the Prairie Chapel area, where Clifford and she made their home and attended church. The couple enjoyed spending their winters in Texas each year and returning in the spring. They spent their summers selling fruits and vegetables making many fond acquaintances over the years. Fern was well known for her homemade candies and made-from-scratch good old home cooked meals. Fern cooked very large meals everyday for family and friends, and farm hands. She always had a big glass of iced tea for anyone that stopped by. Her great grandchildren would ride their bikes to Granny's" everyday, as she always kept Pepsi and Snickers for them.
Fern made her home at Bethany Care Center since 2000, when her health made it impossible to remain in her home. Survivors include Grandsons, Mark (Becky) Wiley, Ridgeway, MO and Paul Wiley, Liberty, MO; Daughter-in-law, Bedonna Wiley, Kearney, MO; Great-Grandchildren, Ryan Wiley, Jeff (Kayla) Wiley and Beth Wiley; Great-Great-Granddaughter, Lilllyann Grace; Nephews, Vernon Price, Lyle Foster and Lynn Foster.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford; son, Delno; brother, Kenneth Lavern Lawrence (died in infancy) and sister, Lucille Price. Graveside Services and Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Bethany, MO.
In 1923, at the age of 18, she married Clifford Otto Wiley in her grey satin button down wedding dress made by her sister Lucile. To this union, one son, Delno Lee Wiley, was born. Fern lived all but a couple of her first married years southeast of Ridgeway in the Prairie Chapel area, where Clifford and she made their home and attended church. The couple enjoyed spending their winters in Texas each year and returning in the spring. They spent their summers selling fruits and vegetables making many fond acquaintances over the years. Fern was well known for her homemade candies and made-from-scratch good old home cooked meals. Fern cooked very large meals everyday for family and friends, and farm hands. She always had a big glass of iced tea for anyone that stopped by. Her great grandchildren would ride their bikes to Granny's" everyday, as she always kept Pepsi and Snickers for them.
Fern made her home at Bethany Care Center since 2000, when her health made it impossible to remain in her home. Survivors include Grandsons, Mark (Becky) Wiley, Ridgeway, MO and Paul Wiley, Liberty, MO; Daughter-in-law, Bedonna Wiley, Kearney, MO; Great-Grandchildren, Ryan Wiley, Jeff (Kayla) Wiley and Beth Wiley; Great-Great-Granddaughter, Lilllyann Grace; Nephews, Vernon Price, Lyle Foster and Lynn Foster.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford; son, Delno; brother, Kenneth Lavern Lawrence (died in infancy) and sister, Lucille Price. Graveside Services and Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Bethany, MO.
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