In Remembrance Of
Wardie B. Hines
Wardie B. Hines, 101, of Gower, MO passed away, Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
She was born on June 17, 1916 to William Frederick and Aldyth Nannie (Ward) McClanahan near Gower. Wardie grew up and attended school in Gower.
In 1933 she was united in marriage to Howard Lee Hines. After their marriage they lived in Gower where they made their home. Her husband, Howard, passed away on November 24, 1977.
Wardie was a newspaper reporter and worked for the Buchanan County Farmer and the Plattsburg Leader for many years.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; her daughters, Rosalee Thomas and Beverly Meade; four brothers, Bill, Jim, Herman and Ray McClanahan; and one sister, Virginia Anderson.
Wardie is survived by her son-in-law, Lonnie Thomas; grandchildren, Ann Merise Brock and husband Terry and Mark Thomas and wife Amber; great-grandchildren, Maddux and Isabelle; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 11th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower with visitation following from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Inurnment will be at a later date at Allen Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Allen Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Allen Cemetery.
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7 comments
Hope (Shipps) Burr
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I always loved time with Wardie. So fun to hear her stories and she loved talking about her family.
Shirley Parks Reynolds
My deepest sympathy to her families! She was one awesome lady with a smile! She never knew a stranger! She will be missed!
Dorthy Jago
She will be missed.
Darrel House
Wardie was a great lady. We will all miss her wit and charm.
Wardie was a great lady and we will all miss her wit, charm and memory.
Ann Frazier West
Wardie was such a dear friend to my mother, Evelyn Frazier. Many sympathies the family on the loss of this sweet lady.
Jennifer Moore Schumacher
Very sorry to hear, she was a wonderful lady.
John Hixson
So saddened to learn of Wardie’s death. All the family is in our thoughts and prayers. So many, and so fond memories of Howard and Wardie all through my growing up.