Madeline Webb's Obituary
Madeline Margaret Webb, daughter of Delbert L. and Jettie McCarty Williams, was born November 1, 1920, in Southeast Missouri. She departed this life Thursday, December 4, 2008, in her daughter’s home, Camdenton, Missouri, at the age of eighty-eight years, one month and three days. She was united in marriage to Kelly Elsworth Edwards on April 29, 1939 and to this union five children were born. In 1987, she was united in marriage to Howard Webb. Both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Barbara Burns; four grandchildren, Kevin, Rick and Shawn Burns and Bruce Wallander; three great-great-grandchildren, Abby Edwards, Alma Beaman and Faith McKennon; a sister, Eudella Williams and three brothers, James, Delbert “Pete” and Jesse “Ick” Williams. Survivors include two daughters, Janice McGuire and husband, Gene, and Carol Beaman; two sons, Kelly Edwards and wife, Kim, and Brad Edwards and wife, Chris, all of Camdenton, Missouri; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; four brothers, Herschel, Jack, Gilbert and Frank Williams, all of the Kansas City and Blue Springs, Missouri area; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Madeline was raised in Southeast Missouri near the towns of Naylor and Poplar Bluff. As a young girl the family moved to Camden County. She lived in Kansas City for a time and returned to Camdenton where she lived the rest of her life. She worked as a seamstress and was a cook at several restaurants. She made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Decaturville Missionary Baptist Church. She loved her church and was always willing to help in any way she could. Her greatest joy was her family. She loved spending time, visiting and cooking for them. She also enjoyed sewing and music. Everywhere she lived, she always had a beautiful flower garden. Madeline was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend. She touched many lives and left many wonderful memories for her family and friends to cherish. Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday December 6, 2008 at Decaturville Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Allee Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm Saturday until service time at the church under the direction of the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home Camdenton, Missouri. A memorial has been established to the Child Advocacy Center. Donations may be made through the funeral home. Return to top
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