Edna Treece

Edna Treece, 86, of Hatton died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2005, at the Fulton Manor Care Center in Fulton. She was born Dec. 25, 1918, in Stoddard County, the daughter of the late William Andrew and Molly "Love" (Fortner) Edwards. On Jan. 7, 1937, in New Madrid, she was united in marriage to Cecil Treece, and he survives of the home.

In addition to her husband of 68 years, other survivors include one son, Dale Treece of Hatton; one daughter, Margaret Gromer of Columbia; one brother, Herb Edwards of Millersburg; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Treece worked as a homemaker. She was a member of Rising Sun Baptist Church and enjoyed crocheting, gardening and flowers.

Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2005, at the Maupin Funeral Home in Fulton.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, at the Rising Sun Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Palmer officiating.

Interment followed in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Hatton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rising Sun Baptist Church or to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, c/o Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Blvd., Fulton, Mo. 65251.