Erna M. Winhold, age 72, of Box 232, Palmyra, MO, died on Friday, February 5, 2010 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 8, 1937 in Jacksonville, IL, a daughter of Virgil & Dorothy (Poland) Winhold.
She received her early education in Hancock County. Erna was a graduate of Western Illinois University. She was a teacher at Liberty Grade School where she taught third and fifth grades.

Erna was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Palmyra, MO.

Erna was a volunteer at Maple Lawn Nursing Home for many years. She played the piano and taught sunday school & Bible classes. She also enjoyed crocheting afghans.

Survivors include:
TWO SISTERS: Glenna Patton of Gresham, OR, & Willa Villeme and husband John of Perry, MO
ONE AUNT: Hope Siegrist of Phoenix, AZ;
NEPHEWS & NIECES: Noelle McDonald, Erik Patton, Michelle Davis, Tony Villeme and wife Jennifer, who took wonderful care of Erna, and Mike Villeme;

Ten great nieces & nephews, and a first cousin, Su Labashosky of Phoenix, AZ, also survive.

Erna was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother-in-law, Donald Patton.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be held February.13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Palmyra. Memorials are suggested to Maple Lawn Nursing Home. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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