Obituaries : Edna McVey

Edna McVey

VINTON: Edna E. McVey, 98, died Sunday, October 10, 2010 at the Vinton Lutheran Home following an extended illness.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Vinton with Rev. Kären Larson officiating. Private Committal Services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton. Friends may register at the church from 10 AM until service time on Saturday.

Edna is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and John Murphy of Olympia, WA; her grandson, Michael Murphy also of Olympia; her granddaughter, Kathleen Hoopchuk and husband, Ross of Greenbrier, AR, and her great grandchildren, Sara and Trey Hoopchuk of Greenbrier. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert on December 14, 2003; and her only brother, Rex Browning.

Edna was born in Avalon, MO to Samuel J. and Jessie (Stowe) Browning on February 25, 1912. She graduated from the Avalon High School in 1929, and attended Missouri Valley College. Edna taught elementary education three years and also did clerical work in Kansas City prior to her marriage. On June 19, 1938 she married Robert McVey in Kansas City, MO. They resided in Kansas City and St. Louis prior to moving to Vinton in 1953.

Edna was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church; P.E.O. Chapter MZ; New Century Club and had been a long time member of the Vinton Country Club.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Virginia Gay Hospital or a favorite charity.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.