Edna Mae Pilkington

Edna Mae Pilkington, nee James, 88, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026.Loving wife of the late James Pilkington, beloved mother of the late Donna Bangert, Jim (Barbara) Pilkington, and Ray Pilkington, dear grandmother of Amanda Bangert and Melissa (Jason) Schellhammer, and cherished great grandmother of Parker Schellhammer. She was proceeded in death by her parents Roy and Margaret McDonald, a brother Donald James, and a sister Rosemary Hancock. She is survived by other dear relatives and friends.

Edna was retired after many years of service at Amighetti’s. She enjoyed playing bingo and watching news.

Memorials are appreciated in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm, Thursday, May 28, 2026, at John L. Ziegenhein and Sons Funeral Home, South City Chapel, 7027 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116. Funeral services will be held at 9:45 am, Friday, May 29, 2026, also at the funeral home. Interment will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.