Edith M. Tanner

Edith M. “Edie” Tanner, 80, of Washington, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in Donnell House/Concordia Hospice of Washington. She was born April 14, 1939, in Washington, a daughter of the late Dwight Harris and Emma Leeson Harris Blake. Mrs. Tanner worked for over 30 years at the Observer-Reporter. She loved all animals, especially cats, and enjoyed yard sales, yard hopping, and watching “Days of Our Lives.” On September 13, 1958, she married Wayne F. Tanner, who died March 16, 2004. Surviving are a son, David W. Tanner of Washington; two brothers, Walter (Mary) Harris of Illinois and Don (Debbie) Blake of Amity; one niece; four nephews; six great-nieces and nephews; and many close friends, including Judy Keron. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 30th.  Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.