Edith C. Wainscott, 88, a native of Gratz, KY died February 19, 2010 at the St. Catherine Regional Hospital in Charlestown, IN. Born March 13, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Maude Vest Thomas and was also preceded in death by her husband Howard H. Wainscott and a brother Albert Thomas Jr. Mrs. Wainscott was a retired finance clerk for the federal government. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Ann Thompson of Lawrenceburg, KY and Linda L. Wainscott of Dallas, TX, two sons, Howard Thomas “Tommy” Wainscott of Chester, VA and Billie D. Wainscott of El Paso, TX, two sisters, Loretta Dunavent of Frankfort and Hallie Dawson of Georgetown. Five grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive. McDonald & New Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Family will receive friends at the Main Street location on Wednesday, February 24th from 11am-1pm. Funeral services will follow at 1pm, with Bro. David “Milkweed” Wotier officiating. Burial will be in the Ft. Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, TX. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society . Please visit our guest register at mcdonaldandnew.com