Obituary for Erma I. "Jean" (Garner) McAfee

 United States

  • Date Of Birth: July 20, 1928
  • Date Of Death: December 2, 2020
  • State: Missouri

Erma I. “Jean” McAfee, age 92, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 10:05 am Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Luther Manor Retirement and Nursing Center.  

Jean was born on July 20, 1928, in Hannibal, MO the daughter of William H. and Lula Ann (Goens) Garner.

She was united in marriage to Eldon Lewis McAfee, Sr. on August 31, 1946,  in Hannibal, MO. He preceded her in death on September 8, 1991.

Survivors include a son, John “Andy” McAfee of Hannibal, MO;  daughter, Pat Buffington of Perry, MO; brother, Donald Garner; grandchildren; Chad McAfee (Shanda), Lance McAfee (Heather), Amy Whittaker, Megan Bramblett (Cody), Kevin McAfee, Adam McAfee, Stephanie Green, Rendy Hawn, and Rich Hatton (Rose); numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McAfee was preceded in death by a son, Eldon “Bud” McAfee, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Barbara McAfee, grandson, Charles “Chuck” Hatton; siblings, John Garner, Roy Garner, Melvin Garner, Lloyd Garner, Earl Garner, Everett Garner, Lola Curless and Ella Tate.

Mrs. McAfee graduated from Hannibal High School in 1946.  She worked in the cafeteria at the Hannibal Middle School along with being a  full time homemaker making sure that her family was taken care of.

In her free time, Jean enjoyed cooking, shopping and attending yard sales looking for a bargain.  Jean’s biggest love was her family and church family.  She cherished every moment spent together with them.

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