Edna A. Constable

PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- Mrs. Edna A. Constable, 95, of Pittsfield, died at 6:35 a.m. Sunday (May 8, 2011), in Barry Community Care Center, Barry.

She was born Aug. 11, 1915, in New Canton, to Fred and Bertha (Davis) Tittsworth. She married Clarence S. Constable on Sept. 7, 1931, in New Canton. He preceded her in death on June 12, 1970.

Edna was a member of the Grace Baptist Church of Pittsfield. She worked in Barry and Pittsfield nursing homes for 30 years. She enjoyed traveling and working in her flower garden. Her family was her greatest joy in life.

She is survived by five sons, Harold Constable of Pittsfield, Alfred Constable and wife, Nancy, of Barry, Ronald Constable and wife, Karen, of Barry, Charles Thomas Constable of Beverly, and Gary Constable and wife, Judy, of Pittsfield; two daughters, Mrs. Bob (Freda) Predmore of New Salem and Pat Smith of Barry; one son-in-law, David Ruble of Pittsfield;  25 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Jesse Tittsworth of Barry; and one sister, Ruth Highsinger of Bloomington.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Ruble; a son-in-law, William Smith; one granddaughter, Anette Epperson; one great-granddaughter Erin Capps; one great-grandson Levi McEuen; a brother, Alfred Tittsworth; and two sisters, Edith Bowler and Grace Steffens.

SERVICES: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Grace Baptist Church, Pittsfield. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry.

VISITATION: 4-8 p.m. today in the Kirgan Funeral Home, Barry.  

MEMORIALS: Barry Community Care Center or Grace Baptist Church.

ARRANGEMENTS: Kirgan Funeral Home, Barry.

Condolences may be expressed at www.whig.com.