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Family and friends fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Family and friends fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Family and friends fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Jacque Sue Rawson Waller's father Stan Rawson stands in front of her  casket inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jacque Sue Rawson Waller's father Stan Rawson stands in front of her casket inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Jacque Sue Waller's sister Cheryl Brenneke, and brother-in-law,  Bob, sit with the Waller triplets, Avery, left, Maddox, center, and Addison, Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Jacque Waller's funeral at Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller, pleaded guilty to her murder Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jacque Sue Waller's sister Cheryl Brenneke, and brother-in-law, Bob, sit with the Waller triplets, Avery, left, Maddox, center, and Addison, Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Jacque Waller's funeral at Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller, pleaded guilty to her murder Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Blye Galemore delivers the eulogy for her friend Jacque Sue Rawson Waller inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Blye Galemore delivers the eulogy for her friend Jacque Sue Rawson Waller inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People comfort Jacque Waller's sister Cheryl Brenneke and her nephew Maddox as they leave Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People comfort Jacque Waller's sister Cheryl Brenneke and her nephew Maddox as they leave Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Jacque Waller's children Avery, front, and Maddox walk with their aunt, Cheryl Brenneke, and grandmother Ruby Rawson as they leave Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jacque Waller's children Avery, front, and Maddox walk with their aunt, Cheryl Brenneke, and grandmother Ruby Rawson as they leave Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Jacque Waller's sister Cheryl Brenneke embraces her nephew Maddox as they leave Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jacque Waller's sister Cheryl Brenneke embraces her nephew Maddox as they leave Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Family and friends fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Family and friends fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Blye Galemore delivers the eulogy for her friend Jacque Sue Rawson Waller inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Blye Galemore delivers the eulogy for her friend Jacque Sue Rawson Waller inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Wendell Johnson sings "Go Rest High on That Mountain" inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to during Jacque Sue Rawson Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Wendell Johnson sings "Go Rest High on That Mountain" inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to during Jacque Sue Rawson Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Family and friends fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Family and friends fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Family and friends fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Family and friends fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Family and friends fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Family and friends fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Jacque Sue Rawson Waller's father Stan Rawson embraces his wife Ruby during Waller's funeral inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jacque Sue Rawson Waller's father Stan Rawson embraces his wife Ruby during Waller's funeral inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Jacque Waller's daughter Addison follows behind her her grandfather Stan Rawson as they leave Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jacque Waller's daughter Addison follows behind her her grandfather Stan Rawson as they leave Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The funeral procession for Jacque Waller leaves Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The funeral procession for Jacque Waller leaves Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Family and friends of Jacque Waller fill Woodlawn Cemetery in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Family and friends of Jacque Waller fill Woodlawn Cemetery in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Jacque Sue Rawson Waller's father Stan Rawson stands in front of her  casket inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jacque Sue Rawson Waller's father Stan Rawson stands in front of her casket inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Family and friends fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Family and friends fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Jacque Sue Rawson Waller's sister Cheryl Brenneke speaks with her nephew Maddox inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jacque Sue Rawson Waller's sister Cheryl Brenneke speaks with her nephew Maddox inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Blye Galemore, left, speaks with Cheryl Brenneke, Jacque Waller's sister inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013, during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Blye Galemore, left, speaks with Cheryl Brenneke, Jacque Waller's sister inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013, during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Jacque Waller's sister Cheryl Brenneke and her niece Addison Waller take their seats inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jacque Waller's sister Cheryl Brenneke and her niece Addison Waller take their seats inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Jacque Sue Rawson Waller's son Maddox takes his seat inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jacque Sue Rawson Waller's son Maddox takes his seat inside Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to during Waller's funeral. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The funeral procession for Jacque Waller leaves Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The funeral procession for Jacque Waller leaves Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.
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Family and friends fill Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, Mo., Saturday, June 8, 2013 to say their final farewells to Jacque Sue Rawson Waller. Waller went missing June 1, 2011. Her body was recovered from Alexander County, Ill. on Wednesday, May 29. Her estranged husband, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to her murder on Thursday.

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