Obituary for Emma Jean Twellman (1932-2003)

Troy Free Press, Troy, Lincoln County, MO.

From the clippings of Lorraine Meyer Gerdiman and Dolores Meyer Twellman Weitkamp

Emma Jean TWELLMAN passed away Thursday, March 27, 2003, at her residence in Moscow Mills, Mo. She had attained the age of 70 years, seven months and 14 days. "Jean", as she was affectionately known, was born Aug. 13, 1932, in Cameron, Mo., to Hobart and Neoma LYTLE EDWARDS. Jean attended school in Cameron, along with her four sisters and seven brothers.

Jean met her beloved husband, Dick, in Moscow Mills and they were married on Aug. 19, 1950, in Troy, Mo. To this union were born six children, Fred, Connie, Terry, Gail, Jeff and Steve.

Jean worked at the Herleo Corp. for 10 years in the factory, but she loved being a homemaker. Dick and Jean were always working in their large garden and sharing the bounty with family and neighbors. The produce that was left over, Jean canned so they would have vegetables during the winter. Quilting, cooking and working with flowers were some of the things that Jean enjoyed. The collections that Jean had were always a topic of conversation when people came out to the house. Jean collected angels, teapots, bells and had dishes from all the states that friends had brought back for her.

Jean had such a kind heart that she would fix meals for the hobos that would ride the rails years ago.

A member of Moscow Mills Christian Church, Jean attended regularly when her health permitted.

The Twellmans became foster parents in the 1980’s and especially enjoyed the time spent with their grandchildren.

Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dick, on Aug. 22, 2001; one son, Fred TWELLMAN in May 1999 and one granddaughter, Melissa DILLON-GNADE on Sept. 8, 1998; her parents, four brothers, Roy, Bill, Jack and Donny and two sisters, Iva and Evelyn.

Jean is survived by two sons, Jeff TWELLMAN and wife, Janice, of Troy, and Steve TWELLMAN of Moscow Mills; three daughters, Connie WALTON-CARSON of Old Monroe, Terry DILLON and husband, Kenny, of Moscow Mills and Gail GIBISON and husband, Rodney, of Troy; three brothers, Jake EDWARDS and wife, Martha, of Onieda, Mich., James EDWARDS and wife, Ada, of Cameron and Ted EDWARDS of Eldon, Ark.; two sisters, Fern STAPLETON of Hamilton and Dixie HUFF of South Carolina; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Emma Jean TWELLMAN will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved her.

Visitation was held Sunday, March 30 from 3-9 p.m., at McCoy and Blossom Funeral Home and also Monday, March 31 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Moscow Mills Christian Church.

Funeral services were held Monday March 31, at 1 p.m., with Rev. Delor Beaulieu officiating. Mrs. Ellen Cole played before the service and Mrs. Pam Hall accompanied Mrs. TWELLMAN’s granddaughters, Dacia MARKUM, Jamie GIBISON and Kelly GIBISON as they sang "Amazing Grace" "Just a Closer Walk With Thee," "In The Garden" and "Because You Loved Me."

The pallbearers were all grandsons, Michael WALTON, Richard TWELLMAN, Danny TWELLMAN, Vance DILLON, Josh TWELLMAN, Jeremiah TWELLMAN, Jacob TWELLMAN, Andy GIBISON and honorary pallbearer, Lenny GNADE.

Interment was in Friedens Cemetery in Moscow Mills.

Memorials may be made to Moscow Mills Christian Church or the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association in care of McCoy and Blossom Funeral Home, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379.

File submitted to HERITAGE PAGES of LINCOLN COUNTY, MISSOURI by Nancy Weller, 3 May, 2004.

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