Ethel McSpadden

Ethel I. McSpadden, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, May 12, 2008, at her home.

She was born June 3, 1918, near Van Buren, Mo., daughter of John H. and Elsie Green Parkhill. She and Earl E. McSpadden were married May 30, 1936.

McSpadden worked 28 years at the former Florsheim Shoe Co. in Cape Girardeau, retiring in 1980.

Survivors include a son, David McSpadden of Jackson; a daughter, Earlene Busby; a sister, Mary Pigg of Smithville, Mo.; and three grandsons.

She was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister.

Friends may call from noon to service time Thursday at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Johnny Seabaugh officiating. Burial will be in Russell Heights Cemetery.