Emma Hulda Wrenfrow

Emma Hulda (Albertin) Wrenfrow was born the daughter of Theodore Albertin and Lydia (Baade) Albertin on March 30, 1933 in California, Missouri, and departed this life July 23, 2013 in Thayer, Missouri, at the age of 80 years. She was united in marriage on October 13, 1956 in California, Missouri to Clifford Joey Wrenfrow. She is survived by her husband, Clifford Wrenfrow of Thayer, Missouri; one son, Daniel Joseph Wrenfrow and wife, Terri of Thayer, Missouri; one daughter, Mary Colette Schlernitzauer and husband, Frank of Clarksville, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Danielle Daniels and husband, Shawn of Benton, Tennessee, Timothy Trey Wrenfrow and wife, Allison of Barling, Arkansas, Justin Jeramiah Garrison of St. Louis, Missouri and Tasha Nicole Cantrell and husband, Blain of Olathe, Kansas; two great grandchildren, Jeramiah Xavier Garrison and Lily Mariah Garrison, both of Clarksville, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews, her church family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Anna Cook, Lydia M. Reischauer and Frieda McKee; and one brother, Ted Albertin. Emma was a 1951 graduate of the California High School, where she was the recipient of the class music scholarship. She attended Junior College in Jefferson City for two years, while working at St. Mary's Hospital. After moving to Thayer, Emma was employed as a CNA at Shady Oaks Healthcare, retiring March 13, 2008, after thirty-five years of service. She loved flowers, birds, gardening, cake decorating, and singing. Emma will be remembered as a lady with a kind heart and a sweet Christian spirit. She faithfully attended the Thayer Free Will Baptist Church, using her talent in gospel singing as long as health permitted. She was devoted to the Lord, her family, and many friends. She will truly be missed by all. Funeral services were Friday, July 26, 2013 at the Thayer Free Will Baptist Church in Thayer. Brother Richard Robinson officiated. Burial was in the Byrd Cemetery near Myrtle, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.