Edna B. Mason

Edna B. Gunnell Mason, 85, Centerton, died peacefully in her residence on Monday, May 23, 2011. Mrs. Mason was born April 24, 1926, in Indianapolis, to the late Arthur and Tempest (Ricketts) Gunnell.

Mrs. Mason graduated from Mooresville High School. She was the co-owner of Mason Wayside Grocery in Centerton along with her late husband, Clifford E. Mason. Mrs. Mason was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She enjoyed raising her children, singing, playing the guitar, gardening, and being a wonderful caregiver for her family. She also drove a school bus for eight years in Martinsville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford E. Mason and grandchildren, Angie Miller and Chad E. Mason.

Survivors include her children, Michael J. Mason of Centerton, Larry E. Mason of Centerton, and Judy A. Mason Dow of St. Petersburg, Florida; brothers, Thomas, Charles, and Richard Gunnell, all of Mooresville; sisters, Geneva Squires of Monrovia, Joann Deppert of Mooresville, Gertrude Wilcher of Mooresville, and Jeannie Lesch of California; granddaughter, Kristina Mason Lepper; great grandchildren, Alec Lepper, Paigelyn Lepper, and Shenelle Ford.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Saturday, May 28, 2011, 12 to 2 p.m, at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m., in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or sign the online guest registry.