EDNA PAULINE WILLIS

Edna Pauline Hudson Willis, 86, of Mexico, Mo., formerly of Middletown, died March 27, 2020.

Pauline was born January 22, 1934 in Canton, Missouri to Ernest Vernon and Alzada Cottrell Unger.

Pauline spent most of her younger years in Canton, and graduated from Canton High School. She married Kirby Hudson on January 22, 1956, and the couple moved to the family farm in Middletown. Kirby preceded Pauline in death in 1987. She married Tom Willis on March 16, 1994. He also preceded her in death in 2007. She was employed at the Pike County Division of Family Services office for many years. In recent years, Edna moved to Mexico to be closer to her doctors. She enjoyed shopping and going to shows in Branson, along with country music. She was also very fond of her faithful dog, Holly.

Pauline is survived by step-sons, Scott Willis of Elsberry, and Steve Willis of Florida; brother, Ernest Alden Unger; nephew James Gregory (Paula) of Austin, Texas; and several great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and both husbands.

A private graveside service for the family is under the arrangement of Bibb-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green.

Burial will be at the Olney cemetery, near Bowling Green

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be left at www.bibbveach.com.