Vada Eilene Metcalf

Vada Eilene Metcalf, 86, of Benton, passed away September 15, 2011. She was born March 24, 1925 in Jerico Springs, Missouri to the late Dale and Meleta Cross. Eilene was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Benton. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Irvin Metcalf, brother, Leon Cross and sister, Norma Tucker. Eilene is survived by sons, Ernest Metcalf and wife, Shirley of Lamar, Missouri, Dalvin Metcalf of Hot Springs, Martin Metcalf and wife, Karen of Benton, Richard Metcalf of Benton, Steve Metcalf and wife, Ronette of Benton, daughter, Marsha Evans-Williams and husband, Don of Bryant, fifteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 1 p.m. Saturday, September 17th with burial at Greenfield Cemetery in Jerico Springs, Missouri on Monday, September 19th at 11 a.m. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.