Etta Mae Tusher
December 23rd, 1929 - November 3rd, 2011
From:	West Plains, MO
Visitation:	6:00-8:00pm Monday November 7, 2011 Clary Funeral Home Alton, MO
Funeral:	11:00am Tuesday November 8, 2011 Clary Funeral Home Alton, MO
Burial:	New Bailey Cemetery Alton, MO
Etta Mae Tusher, 81, West Plains formerly of Alton, MO., passed away November 3, 2011 at Ozarks Medical Center. Daughter of Henry Arthur and Florence Minnie (Daniely) Adams, she was born on December 23, 1929 in Avon, MO. Etta Mae Adams and Uel Sherman Tusher were united in marriage September 5, 1947 in Paragould, Arkansas and had celebrated 62 years together when he passed away November 8, 2009. Survivors include: Children Charlotte R. (Becky) and husband Hal Dolby; Doretta Dean and husband Tom Nelson; Uel Stanley and wife Cindy (Sheets); Michael Arthur; and Nina Marie Newcity. Grandchildren Carrie (Nelson) Bullard, husband Chan, and children Sydney, Tucker, and Ila; Jennifer Nelson; Matthew Dolby, wife Jolene, and children Lauren and Colton; David Nelson, wife Danya, and children Leo, Shasta, and Findley; Martha (Dolby) Wood, husband Shawn, and son Peyton; Amanda Tusher and daughters Grace and Brianna; Uel Steven Tusher; Katherine Tusher; Shawn Newcity, Brother William C. Adams. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Etta was preceded in death by husband Sherman, grandson Nicholas M. Newcity, her parents, brothers A.J. and Ervin, sisters Stella, Thelma, Illa, and Iola. Etta was a devoted wife and mother with a wonderful sense of humor. She was happiest when surrounded by her family serving their favorite meals. She enjoyed sewing & needle crafts, painting, genealogy, and gardening. She was active in Silver and Gold Club, United Methodist Women, Oregon County Republican Committee, and served as a judge at the polls for many years. Services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at the Clary Funeral Home in Alton, MO, with visitation 6pm-8pm Monday, November 7, 2011. Burial will be in the New Bailey Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Clary Funeral Home of Alton, MO.
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