Wanda Berniece "Bernie" Elson (78) of Windsor
Published on March 18 2022 7:48 am
Wanda Berniece “Bernie” Elson, 78, of Windsor, IL, passed away at 12:49 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022 in her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Ash Grove Christian Church, Windsor, IL with Rev. Patrick Powers officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Cochran’s Grove Cemetery, Windsor, IL. Memorials may be given to Ash Grove Christian Church. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL.
Bernie was born on December 9, 1943, in Mattoon, IL, the daughter of Walter Leo and Wanda Elizabeth (Calhoun) Wade. She graduated from Mattoon High School in the Class of 1961. Bernie married Lowell Joseph “Joe” Elson on January 26, 1963. Bernie enjoyed being a farm wife and loved spending time with her family. She was a member of Ash Grove Christian Church, Windsor, IL.
Bernie is survived by her husband, Joe; son, David Elson (Dana Felty) of Windsor, IL; daughter Beth Barker (Mark Mathis) of Shelbyville, IL; brothers, Jr. Wade of Charleston, IL, and Chuck Wade (Vicki) of Lerna, IL; sister, Carole Lang of Charleston, IL; five grandchildren, Rachel Harris (Mark) of Gays, IL, Hannah Camfield (Ace) of Virginia Beach, VA, Ben Elson (Sierra) of Windsor, IL, Danny Barker (Jennifer) of Shelbyville, and Jason Barker (Erin) of Shelbyville; and great grandchildren, Anthony Harris, Ryan Harris, Christopher Barker, Brody Barker, and Weston Elson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Chris Barker; daughter-in-law, Debby Elson; sister, Linda Dailey (Steve), and brother-in-law, John Lang.
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