Lillian Edith Whisler, 94, of Independence, Missouri passed away Monday, April 4, 2011 at Carmel Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Friday, April 15th at The Church of Jesus Christ Oak Grove Restoration Branch, Oak Grove, MO; burial in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Contributions may be made to the church or the Salvation Army.
Edith was born July 25, 1916 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of William Theodore and Cora Emily (Eskridge) Foley. She was the Business Manager in the family business, W.T. Foley Electrical Supply Co. Edith was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ Oak Grove Restoration Branch. She was an excellent musician, and served as music/choir director at church for many years.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Oran Everett Whisler, and two brothers, William Floyd Foley and John Robert Foley.
His survivors include three children: Karen & Jack Chapman of Oak Grove, MO, Marylyn Halsall of Oak Grove, Becky & Bill Ely of Green Valley, AZ; and two step-children: Gene & Sandy Whisler of Independence, MO, Judee Wilkinson of Independence; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren.
Arr: Royer Funeral Home, 101 SE 15th St., Oak Grove, MO (816) 690-4441