Lucille Mosier (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Gwelda Lucille Mosier, daughter of Lloyd and Ola M. Waterman Bryant, was born August 24, 1923, in Eldridge, Missouri. She departed this life Monday, September 18, 2017, in her home, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of ninety-four years, and twenty-four days.
On October 28, 1939, she was united in marriage to James C. Mosier, and to this union two daughters were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, William Charles Vitale, Jr.; a great-grandson, James P. Vitale, Jr.; a brother, Dennis Bryant; two sisters, Helena Wanger and Berniece Borsody.
Lucille is survived by her husband, James, of the home; two daughters, Patricia Vitale and Nancy Knudsen, both of Lebanon, Missouri; four grandchildren, Gregory Graczyk and his wife, Deanna, of St. Peters, Missouri, Lesa Kenner, and her husband, Glen, of Fenton, Missouri, Andy Knudsen, and his wife, Vicki, of Kirkwood, Missouri, James Patrick Vitale, and his wife, Dina, of Sullivan, Missouri; seven great-grandchildren, Amanda, Matthew, Joseph, Megan, Morgan, Alex, and Max; a great-great grandchild, Mason; a sister, Wanda Berry, of Eldridge, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in the Eldridge community. Early in her life, she worked at the Rice Stix Factory in Lebanon. After she and James were married, she stayed in the Lebanon area while her husband served in the military. Later, they made their home in St. Louis, Missouri, Bellville, Chicago, and Arlington Heights, Illinois. She was an interior designer and devoted her life to taking care of her children and her home. After retiring, Lucille and James moved back to Eldridge where they built and sold several homes over the years, before moving to Lebanon.
Lucille was a member of the Lutheran Church.
She loved gardening and landscaping around her homes. Lucille was described by many as being determined and outspoken. She was willing to share her opinion and always wanted to help others. Lucille was very involved in the lives or her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lucille was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and know that her family and friends will treasure the wonderful memories she made for them during her lifetime.
A memorial has been established to the Hufft Cemetery Care Fund.
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