St.
Clair County Obits
LEONA G. WINTER
St. Clair County Courier
Friday, 20 February 2009
LEONA G. WINTER
Leona G. Gover was born March 22, 1919 in the family home just west of
Iconium to Benjamin and Emma Daisy [Scott] Gover. She passed away Feb.
9, 2009 at Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola, Missouri.
On Dec. 5, 1946 Leona was united in marriage to John Kenneth Winter in
Kansas City, Kansas. Three daughters were born to this union: Karen
Ruth in Oct. 1948, Paula Jane in Aug. 1955, and Carol Jean in Feb.
1958.
Leona retired in 1998 after 21 years of service in the Dietary
Department at the Sac-Osage Hospital. Prior to her employment there,
Leona gained much experience in food service through other employment
experiences. In 1941 she prepared lunches at the Iconium School,
serving 25 to 30 students through the National Youth Project. From
1972 until 1975 she was an assistant cook at the H. Roe Bartle Boy
Scout Camp where she helped prepare meals for 500 to 600 scouts and
leaders on a daily basis during camp sessions.
Leona was a lifelong member of the Liberty Baptist Church, Iconium,
Missouri and was delighted by the recent restoration efforts.
Leona was preceded in death by her husband John in April 1972;
granddaughter Miranda Jo Barnes in September 1981 and daughter Karen
in December 1998. She is survived by her daughter Paula and husband
Bob Allen of Alto, NM; daughter Carol Lynn of Osceola; granddaughter
Erin and her husband Jason Corbell of Brady, tX; sister Evelyn Gover
of Inddependence, MO and a beloved extended family of nieces and
nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions in Leona's name
to the Liberty Baptist Church of Iconium in care of the
Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.
Services were Thursday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel.
Minister was Greg Mangum. Eulogist was Randy Sheldon.
Music was provided by Melanie Anders, Ladonna Flippin, Kent wWinter
and Heather Haynes and the selections were "In The Garden", "Precious
Memories", "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere".
Casketbearers were Mike Gover,Jason Corbell, Bob Allen, Cal Barnes,
Larry Shelby and Dave Stewart.
Internment at Lowry City Cemetery. Arrangements by Sheldon-Goodrich
Funeral Home, Osceola.
