Edith Buckman, age 80, of Shelbina, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO.
She was born on October 2, 1933, in Shelbina, MO, the daughter of Harold and Doris Perrigo Ralls. On January 15, 1966, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Buckman at Macon, MO. He preceded her in death on March 2, 2014.
Edith is survived by seven children, Robert Buckman of Shelbina, MO, Debra Churchill of Monroe City, MO, Brenda Williams and husband Doug of Iowa, Cheryl Fible and husband David of New Florence, MO, Von Davis of Shelbina, MO, Marilyn McElroy and husband Dennis of Stover, MO bbc election results and Marlene Thrasher of Shelbina, MO; seventeen grandchildren, many great grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three sisters, Carol Talbot and Dan, Billie Jean Grable and Marilyn Baker; one brother, Ray McSorley and wife Jo Ann; one brother-in-law, Tony Grawe; several nieces and nephews and her dog "Punkin".
She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Ralls; her mother, Doris Vanzant; two step-fathers, Roy McSorley and Shelby Vanzant; her husband, Kenneth Buckman; two sisters, indiana jones Ruth Ann Grawe and Judy Vanskike; one son, Rory Davis and one great-great-grandchild, Baby Cooper.
Edith was a 1952 graduate of Shelbina High School and was a Christian by faith. Edith's family was the love of her life and she was loved by everyone she came in contact with. Edith was the "rock" of the family. She would never think twice about offering help to a family member in need. She would naturally take care of everyone when they became ill and became an honorary nurse/doctor by her family's standards.
She had a love for animals. She could be seen grabbing her trusty fly swatter to get after her dogs when they were being unruly (sometimes her trusty "fly waller" would need used for the occasional grandchild who was also being unruly, fortunately she only used the metal end occasionally). Her yard was full of many bird feeders and she would always make sure her birds were fed. She got excited when a different bird would come to visit and would read in her bird book to identify the new visitor. She treasured her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchild and has prince william prince harry offer left them with many treasured memories, such as taking them to the local park to play on their special tree.
She treasured her trips to Colorado with her husband, Kenneth. They spent many months camping in the mountains of Colorado where they would enjoy hunting deer and elk. Her love for animals led her to feeding the deer near the camp. When they would return to Colorado a young doe would be waiting for its yearly treats. She was an artist and enjoyed spending her days watching FOX News, drinking her beloved coffee and eating her nightly Cheerios.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 11, 2014, at 10:00 am at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Shelbina, MO, with burial to follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Shelbina. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home in Shelbina on Thursday, July 10, 2014, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Memorials may be made to Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Monroe City Nutrition Site or NECAC
