Gertrude Edie Bolling, 89 of Adrian, MO, died Friday, July 23, 2010 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Adrian. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 27 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at the chapel. Burial will be in Adam Howell Cemetery, Bates County, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of choice.

Gertrude was born July 1, 1921 in Geneva, Nebraska, the daughter of Elmer and Emma Louise (Frantz) Wells. In 1935 they moved to Adrian, MO and she was baptized at the Mt. Olivet Church. On October 11, 1942, she married Otis Alfred Bolling. To this union five children were born.

Gertrude was a farmer's wife and homemaker. She was an active member of the church, the Altona Ladies Club and the OATES Bus program. She enjoyed gardening, quilting and spending time with family and friends.

Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Otis, her son, Carl and two sisters. She is survived by four children, Thomas Ray and wife, Ann of Adrian, Peggy Scott and husband, John of Adrian, Mikey and wife, Dawnna of North Kansas City and Cindy Carlson and husband, Terry of Adrian; one sister, Martha Lou Bridges and husband, Charles of Adrian; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.