Retha Pilgram, 80, of Fenton died April 6, 2018, at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Fenton. Mrs. Fadler enjoyed crafts, playing cards and bunco with friends, St. Louis Cardinals baseball and her dog, Ozzie. Born July 28, 1937, in Corning, Ark., she was the daughter of Ines Christine (Pierce) and Everett Carl Phelps.
She was preceded in death by her husband: John Wayne Pilgram, whom she married Aug. 3, 1956.
She is survived by two sons: Steve (Debbie) Pilgram of House Springs and Chris (Melissa) Pilgram of Fenton; three grandsons: Zach (Kaylene), Ben and Nick Pilgram; three great-grandchildren: Mikaylah, Eleanore and LisaMarie; a brother-in-law: Johnnie Lewis; and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by two sisters: Peggy Lewis and Bettie Burton.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6300 Hwy. 30, in Cedar Hill, followed immediately by funeral services. Burial will be at Chapel Hills Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel Hill Mortuary.