Leda F. Golden

]Leda Fern Golden, age 86 of Hulda Lake Rd, Shawneetown, IL, went to be with the Lord at 5:30 PM on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at her home, peacefully, surrounded by her family.

Leda was born in White County, IL, October 16, 1924 to the late Leo and Rosie (Wilson) Mobley. She married George Golden on August 19, 1941 in Jackson, MO. After 56 years of marriage, George preceded her in death on February 20, 1997.

Leda is survived by, her daughter, Barbara (Kenny) Bosaw of Shawneetown, a son Larry Golden of Shawneetown and a daughter Dina (Gary) Murphy of Ridgway, IL, a daughter in law, Linda Golden of Shawneetown. 10 Grandchildren, Shelly (Chuck) Vinyard, Scott (Michelle) Bosaw, Kristy Goebel, Jill (David) Bray, Brad (Cheyenne Gully) Golden, Mark (Tiffany) Golden, Jeff (Shawna) Golden, Cindy (Gary) Roderick, Chad (Karen Wargel) Murphy and Melanie Murphy. 20 Great Grandchildren, Matt (Kim) Vinyard, Ashley Vinyard, Kyler, Chloe, and Grant Bosaw, Audie Goebel, Megan & Allie Golden, Cliffy Kretzer, Justin, Dillon, and Hanna Golden, Madison and Avery Golden, Zach & Kyle Buckman, Jake Golden, Morgan Roderick, and Jordan and Marcus Wargel. 1 Great Great Grandchild, Lily Vinyard.

She is also survived by siblings, brother Joe (Margie) Mobley of Omaha, sister Wilma (Thom) Chandler of Lakeland, FL, sister Judy Rich of Morganfield, Ky and sister Nigel (Raymond) Miles of Junction, IL.

Leda was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sons, Donnie and Jerry Golden, and brothers, Carl and Leroy Mobley.

Leda was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and farmer. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, quilting, reading and most important visiting with her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Visitation for Leda will be on Monday, December 6, 2010 at the Cox & Son Funeral Home in Ridgway from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, her funeral will be on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the Cox & Son Funeral Home in Ridgway with Rev. Jim Howard officiating and burial will be next to her husband in Plainview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be made to the VNA Hospice and envelopes will be available at the funeral home.