Polly Anna Verhaalen, 73, of Belton, MO, died December 17, 2011. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Wed., Dec. 21, at McGilley & George Funeral Home in Belton, MO and the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Thurs., Dec. 22, at St. Sabina Catholic Church. Burial in Belton Cemetery. Contributions to American Diabetes Association . Polly was born on Dec. 6, 1938 in Oceola, MO, to Hurbert and Cora Mae Morris. She attended St. Sabina Catholic Church in Belton. Preceded in death by her parents, and brother, James Gardner, of Belton. Polly is survived by her husband, Don, of 52 years; sons, Donald and Edward, of Belton, MO; daughters, Joyce Hale, Belton, Judy Verhaalen- Lam, of Lakewood, WA, and Karen Verhaalen, Belton; brothers: Hubert L. Jr. and Larry Gardner, of Belton, Wilbur Gardner, Harrisonville, MO, and John W. Gardner, Killeen, TX; sister, Martha Williams, Plains, MT; 7 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. McGilley and George Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 611 Chestnut, Belton, MO 64012, 816-322-2995
