Mrs. Ethelene Pedigo, age 85, of Smithville passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at her residence. 

She was a former worker at Genesco and loved to crochet. Mrs. Ethlene prepared the church bulletin weekly for the Smithville Church of God where she was a lifetime and faithful member. 

Mrs. Pedigo was born on April 23, 1937 in Smithville to her parents, the late Bethel and Beatrice Green Cantrell. Also preceding her in death was her daughter, Melanie Faith Pedigo; her sister, Treva White; and nephews, Steve White and Larry Pedigo.  

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December, 13, 2022 at 2pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Chris Moore will officiate with burial following at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday from 10am until the service time at 2pm.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years, J.D. Pedigo of Smithville; brother-in-law, W.J. White of Smithville; nephews, Mark (Gina) White of Gallatin, Paul White, David White, Thomas (Tammy) White, Tim (Tiny) Pedigo, Glen (Melody) Pedigo, and Russell (Dava) Pedigo all of Smithville, Daryle Pedigo, and Jeff Pedigo; nieces, Tina Alred, and Marlene Romo; special caregivers and family, Lacey Duke and Eva Cubbins both of Smithville; Several great nieces, nephews, and friends also survive. She will be sorely missed by Bella, her ever-present maltipoo companion. 

Funeral service was be held on Tuesday, December, 13, 2022 from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Chris Moore officiated with burial following at DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers included Russell, Tim and Geln Pedigo, WJ, Paul and Thomas White. 

Donations can be made to Emma's Kids (affiliation of the Smithville Church of God). 

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.