Zella Mae Hilsenbeck

Zella Mae Bomar Hilsenbeck 93, of Maryville, MO and formerly of the Whitesville, MO area, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Golden Living Center, Maryville.

Zella was born on April 28, 1918 in Fillmore, MO to Alva and Fleeta A. (Wright) Bomar. She and her husband farmed for 51 years south of Whitesville, MO before moving to Maryville in 1998.

On March 16, 1936, Zella was united in marriage to Elvin Bruce Hilsenbeck in Savannah, MO. They spent 65 years together before his death in 2001. Zella was also preceded in death by her parents; 3 siblings, Lloyd Bomar, Lavella Rauch, and Melvin Bomar; and her son in law, Herb Roup.

Zella was a homemaker; she loved to quilt, crochet, and to cook for large groups of family, friends, and farmhands. She was a former member of the Widowed Person Group of Maryville.

Zella dearly loved her kids, grandchildren, and was proud to be a 5th generation family.

Left to mourn her passing are her children, Barbara L. Roup, Cave Creek, AZ, Henry (Beverly) Hilsenbeck, Rea, MO, and Betty (John) Praiswater, Maryville, MO.; 4 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren; also numerous step grandchildren, great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services and burial will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Fillmore Cemetery, Fillmore, MO. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM Monday, November 21, 2011 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.

Memorials are suggested to AseraCare Hospice, 301 E. Price Street, Savannah, MO 64485.