Elma Agnes Tanner


Former owner of the Villa Hotel and Restaurant, Elma Agnes
Tanner, 90, died Wednesday, Oct, 8, 1997 at Marion Manor. The former
Richwood resident had been in failing health for several years.
She was a member of Community United Calvary Church and
the Richwood VKW Auxiliary.
A native of Springfield, she was born May 11, 1907, a daughter
of the late Elmer and Myrtle Wycoff Doss. Her husband, John
Tanner, whom she married in 1924, preceded her in death in 1960.
Surviving are a niece and two nephews. Nine brothers and five
sisters are deceased.
Graveside services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at
Claibourne Cemetery with Rev. Fred Cheney officiating. Ballinger
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community United
Calvary Church.

Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home