Frieda Pauline

Costa

Frieda Pauline Costa daughter of the late Dessie Gore Grogan and Ralph Grogan was born in Ellington, Missouri, on January 27, 1936. She departed this life at her residence in Ellington, on March 12, 2017, at the age of 81.

Frieda's hobbies included knitting, making crafts, cooking, gardening and taking care of her flower garden and yard work. Frieda's greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Frieda was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Steven Burgess, one great-grandson, Hayden Anthony Burgess and two brothers, Merle Grogan and Winfred Grogan.

Frieda is survived by two daughters, Linda Kay Vondras of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Elizabeth Ellen Wright and husband Randy of Nolensville, Tennessee, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, four sisters, Glenna Ragsdale of Farmington, Missouri, Erma Duncan of Ellington, Missouri, Joyce Ruble of Pevely, Missouri, Judy Ferguson of Eminence, Missouri. Frieda will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, March 15th at 1 PM

Memorial Services will follow at 2 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Pastor Marvin Richards

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: American Lung Association