Lucille Hale, 97, of Edgerton, MO passed away, March 26, 2022.

She was born on December 6, 1924 to Glen O. and Edna Ada (Collins) Barrett near Fillmore, MO. Lucille grew up and attended school in the St. Joseph area.

On July 26, 1941 she was united in marriage to Hayward Steve Hale in St. Joseph. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City and in 1956 they moved near Trimble where they made their home. Her husband, Hayward, passed away, August 12, 1996. Lucille then moved to Edgerton.

She was a member of the Ridgely Christian Church and served on the board at the Gower Goodtimers.

Lucille was also preceded in death by her parents; five brothers and sisters; and her son, Billy Hale.

Lucille is survived by her children, Edna (Buster) Campbell, Don Hale, Blaine (Linda) Hale, and Steve (Vatricia) Hale; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren; thirty-three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Fred Barrett; sister Rosanna Legg; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 31st at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Edgerton, MO.Burial: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, KS.

Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.