Edith Propst

PATTON, Mo. — Edith Jane Propst, 79, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at her home in Patton, surrounded by her family.

Her beautiful smile and sweet spirit will be greatly missed.

Edith was born Oct. 7, 1940, the daughter of Lancie and Irene Smith Yamnitz of Patton. She and Glenwood Propst were united in marriage June 1, 1957, at Patton United Methodist Church. They welcomed their first-born son, Randy (Cindy) Propst, in 1958. Daughter Tammy (Richard) VanGennip was born in 1959, and daughter Tina (Scott) Henderson completed the family in 1965.

Edith worked at Angelica Uniform Co. for 20 years, until the business closed. She worked for Cap America for three years and retired in 2000 to join her husband in the family car business.

She was a member of Patton United Methodist Church, where she participated in the choir, assisted with meals and was active with vacation Bible school.

Edith's greatest joy was cooking for her family and having Sunday dinners together. She was an excellent seamstress, making clothing, bows and costumes for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She leaves behind five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Kathy (Joe) Venneman of Patton; sister-in-law, Joyce Yamnitz of Sedgewickville, Missouri; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Edith was preceded in death by her parents, Lancie and Irene Yamnitz; brothers, Ronald James and Carl Rayford Yamnitz; and three great-grand angels.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Patton United Methodist Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Liley Funeral Home in Patton.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with the Revs. David McCutcheon and Doug Booth officiating. Burial will follow in Patton Cemetery near Patton.