Ellen Lucille

Roney

Ellen Lucille Roney of Salem, Missouri, daughter of the late H.N. Tobe Wilkins and Martha Jane Reese was born in Bunker, Missouri, on June 18, 1922. She departed this life at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri, on January 2, 2007, having attained the age of 84 years, six months and 15 days.

On May 6, 1940 in Centerville, Missouri, Ellen was united in marriage to Leonard Charles Wisdom. Ellen loved attending Church; she was a member of the Salem United Baptist Church. Ellen was a former member of the Greeley United Baptist Church. Ellen was also a member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening and crocheting.

Ellen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Charles Wisdom; a son-in-law, Bill Gant; seven brothers, Lebert, Robert, Leonard, Ted, Ray, Cecil and Cleo Wilkins; and three sisters, Myrtle Quick, Lena Burrow and Elsie Camden.

Ellen is survived by three sons, Robert Lee Wisdom and wife Linda of Sharon, Tennessee, Gary Wisdom and wife Bonnie of Bunker, and David Wisdom and wife Gwen of Bunker; four daughters, Wanda Ruth Gers and husband Jim of Bunker, Dorthy Akins and husband Richard of Bunker; Vera Luttrell and husband Rick of Salem, and Deborah Batson and husband Michael of Park Hills; 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Ellen will be sadly missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Funeral Services were held at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Bunker, Missouri, on Friday January 5, 2007. ministers: Brother, Michael Chilton, Elder Ted Wisdom and Elder Lowell Anderson.

Pallbearers: A.G. Gant, Joey Gant, Robbie Wisdom, Andy Wisdom, Richard Akins, Matthew Batson, Cameron Batson, and Brandon Barnes.

Burial: Greeley Cemetery

Memorials: Greeley Cemetery Association. Donations can mailed to McSpadden Funeral Home 610 South Main St. Ellington, Missouri 63638