Lillie Wirth

Lillie E. Wirth, 86, Golden City, MO, passed away September 20, 2012 at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, MO. Lillie was born July 25, 1926 to James and Iva (Holloway) Turner, Hiwassee, AR. Lillie graduated from Greenfield High School, Greenfield, MO. She married Walter Wirth, September 1, 1951 in Greenfield, MO. They made their home in Golden City, MO. Lillie was a homemaker, she was an avid gardener, and loved her rose garden. She was a loving farmer's wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, member of the VFW auxiliary and a member of the Methodist Church. Lillie was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Clint Turner, two sisters, Jewell Barker and Emma Carter. Survivors include her husband, Walter, of the home; son James "Jim" Wirth and wife, Suzanne, Lamar, MO; daughters Paulet Courtney and husband, Dan, of McLouth, KS; Lea Ann Duncan and husband, Tim, of Dyersburg, TN; Melissa "Missy" Cooper and husband, John, of Greenfield, MO; nine grandchildren, Brian, Michael and wife, Jeni, Jordan, Ryan, Brad and wife, Florenda, Johnathan, Lane, Madison and Kaitlyn; six great-grandchildren, Logan, Hallie, Brecklyn, Bryce, Braxyn and Sienna. She was loved and will be missed by many.