Ilene Garner

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Ilene Mae Garner was born August 17, 1925 in Pulaskifield, Missouri and entered into rest on January 1, 2017 in Joplin, Missouri at the age of 91. 

 Ilene was a lifelong Newtonia, Missouri resident and a homemaker. She was a member of the Newtonia Battlefield Association and a member of the Newtonia Baptist Church and was the longest living member of the congregation until her death. 

 Ilene and Leon Garner were married on Jan. 24, 1942 in Neosho and he preceded her in death on May 28, 2001. Ilene is survived by three daughters, Gail Higdon and husband, Tom of Newtonia; Robin Courtney of Joplin and Michele Rook and Pat Mabrey of Neosho; two sisters, Jewell Collinsworth and husband, Charles of Granby and Violet 'Vi' Branham and husband, John of Stella; two grandsons, Todd Higdon and wife, Tina of Neosho and Greg Higdon and wife, Crystal; great grandchildren, Cheyanne and Christian Higdon and Zach and Noah Higdon; two step great grandchildren, Colin and Lyn and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Alpha (Enlow) Harris; son, Gary Garner on Jan. 1, 1965 and sisters, Imogene Shelito, Christine Michael, Lola Lewis, Betty Garren and Anne Barber.

Visitation

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Clark Chapel of Memories
312 S. Wood St. Neosho, Mo 64850

Graveside Services

10:00 AM, Thursday, January 5, 2017
Newtonia I.O.O.F Cemetery
Newtonia, Mo