Emma Murdene Weatherby's Obituary
Emma Murdene Weatherby age 86 of Fredonia, died Monday, March 28, 2016 at Medicalodges Independence. Murdene was born on October 16, 1929 in Sycamore Valley, KS the daughter of Warren and Frankie (Parks) Shay.
Murdene was a graduate of Fredonia High School class of 1947. On June 1, 1947, Murdene married Charles Ed Weatherby, they were married for 56 years until his death in March of 2003. Murdene worked several years as a cook at the Fredonia Hospital, a press operator at Automotive Controls in Independence, while raising 7 children and taking care of her family with her husband.
Murdene was a member of the Fredonia VFW Auxiliary, she enjoyed sewing, working in her garden, watching birds, cooking and baking. Most of all she loved her family and friends.
Survivors include:
7 Children:
John Weatherby of Fredonia, KS
Jim Weatherby of Victorville, CA
Joe Weatherby of Fredonia, KS
Fred Weatherby of Benedict, KS
Randy Weatherby of Coffeyville, KS
Cindy Marr of Fredonia, KS
Mark Weatherby of Kansas City, MO
Numerous step children
Siblings:
Nellie Claibourn of Fredonia, KS
Bob Shay of Fredonia, KS
Mike Shay of Altoona, KS
Frank Shay of Buxton, KS
Linda Crain of Fredonia, KS
15 grandchildren and numerous great and step great, and great-great grandchildren
Murdene was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles, 2 brothers; Bud and George Shay, sister Isabelle White and granddaughter Valerie Weatherby
Cremation has been requested, a memorial service will be held on Friday, April 1, 2016 at 10:00 at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia with Pastor Robin Haines officiating Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to the VFW Auxiliary Post 3018 and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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