Edythe Fern Nute

Edythe Fern Nute, 87, of Macon, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015, at the Samaritan Hospital in Macon.

Edythe was born on August 7, 1927, in Callao, MO, the daughter of Tom and Irene (Thomas) Cross. She was united in marriage to Daymon Edwin Nute on November 3, 1948. Edythe was a member of the Bevier Baptist Church in Bevier, MO. She enjoyed crafts, loved collecting dolls, traveling, attending military events with her husband, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

Edythe is survived by one son, Dr. Manfred Nute of Farmington, MO, one grandson, Patrick Nute; two granddaughters, Jessica Tremain and Kylie Nute; three great-granddaughters, Abigail Elizabeth Tremain, Ella Kathleen Tremain and Megan Lillian Tremain; three brothers, Willie Cross of Bevier, MO, Tommy Cross of Callao, MO, and Johnny Cross of Clarence, MO, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.

Edythe was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband on October 19, 2011.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Friday, May 15, 2015, at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Bevier with Rev. Scott Dalrymple officiating. Burial will be in the Locust Grove Cemetery in Callao. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Thursday evening, at the funeral home in Bevier. The family suggests memorials to the Bevier Baptist Church.