Edna Jewell Picker of Rolla, Missouri passed away at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center on May 29, 2012 at the age of 83 years, 8 months and 6 days of age.

Edna Picker was born on September 23, 1928 in Belle, Mo. to her parents: William and Gustia (Imboden) Gray. Edna Picker was united in marriage to Freddie Picker on August 2, 1946 in Linn, Missouri. Freddie Picker entered into rest on October 23, 1978.

Edna Picker was a foster mother and a Senior Campion for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Edna Picker is survived by one son: Stanley Picker of St. James, Mo.; three daughters: Barbara Hadley of St. James, Mo.; Linda Lloyd of St. James, Mo.; Patty Gorman and husband Larry of Ozark, Mo.; 8 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Preceding Edna Picker in death is her husband: Freddie Picker; parents: William and Gustia (Imboden) Gray; one daughter: Debbie Sieber on August 10, 2006; two son-in-laws: Gene Hadley and Earnest Lloyd; one brother: Harold Gray; and two grandchildren: Charlie Hadley and Dawn Schuchmann.

Services
Visitation for Edna Picker will be on Friday, June 1, 2012 from 9 - 11:00 A.M. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.

Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo. with Leroy Nixon officiating. Pallbearers will be: Billy Lloyd; Lonnie Schuchmann; Tyler Schuchmann; Chad Picker; Michael Picker; and Bradley Sieber.
Burial will be in the Liberty Cemetery in Belle, Missouri.

Memorial may be given to the Picker family. Cards are available at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.

All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.