Edna Z. McMenomy

Edna Z. McMenomy
October 06, 1916 - February 11, 2013
Williamsburg, Iowa
Visitation: 4 PM to 7 PM February 15, 2013 at Powell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, North English, IA
Funeral Service: 10:30 AM February 16, 2013 at Powell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, North English, IA
Interment: February 16, 2013 at Millersburg Cemetery, Millersburg, Iowa
Edna Z. Wyant McMenomy age 96 of Williamsburg, Iowa went to be with her Lord on February 11, 2013 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. She was born on October 6, 1916 near Millersburg, Iowa. Edna was the youngest of 8 children born to Robertia and Edna (Dell) Berstler Wyant. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1934. On November 18, 1939 she was united in marriage to Eugene (Bub) McMenomy in Williamsburg, Iowa. They were blessed with four children. Edna with her husband lived and farmed their entire life in Iowa County. Upon retirement they lived in North English, Iowa until Bub's death. Following Bub's death Edna moved to Williamsburg, Iowa. Besides farming Edna had worked at Milllersburg School Cafeteria, Landmark, Middle America and Chatter Box. She also worked at the Williamsburg Nursing Home, Hillside County Home, and Kingsbury Homes. She always had a large garden and filled the basement each year with canned items from the garden. In her earlier years she was known for her angel food cakes made from scratch. The children remember her always telling them "Do Not go into the kitchen, a cake is in the oven". She also enjoyed making quilts and has made many beautiful quilts for family and friends. Edna never met a stranger, and was friends to everyone she met. She loved going to church and felt bad when she could not attend in her later years. She is survived by children: Judy (Jim) Andrew, Waxhaw NC; Peggy (Ken) Walton, Viola, IA; Ray (Deb Adams) McMenomy, Oxford IA; Phyllis (Don) Kohlman, Follsom, CA; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robertia and Edna Wyant, her husband of 49 years, Eugene (Bub) McMenomy, Five sisters; Grace Browner, Mabel Taylor, Esther Wyant, Lottie Powers, Gail Miller, two brothers, Charles Wyant, Erwin Wyant.