Bertha Mae Lightfoot

Bertha Mae Lightfoot, 90, of Emporia, widow of Marvin Lightfoot, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Mitkos and five brothers and sisters. Survivors include a daughter, Peggy Loveless and special friend, Allen Guy of Emporia; two sons, Gary Lightfoot and wife, Marjorie of Donnellson, Iowa and William Lightfoot of Oregon; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Patsy Dix of Viburnum, MO; a special cousin, Beulah Marler and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, February 16 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd, Jarratt, Virginia where the family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1:30. Interment will be in Bismarck Masonic Cemetery, Bismarck, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or to a favorite charity or please consider donations to complete her fervent wishes for burial in her hometown.