(From Parker Mortuary)Retta Fern Neely, age 90 of Joplin, Missouri, she went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Elkland, Missouri. Fern was born December 20, 1934 in Weir, Kansas to the late Lloyd and Ruth (Ristau) Smith.
Fern married Robert Neely February 20, 1954 in Columbus, Kansas and were inseparable until his passing in June of 2009. Fern worked at a young age for O&F Machine Shop in Webb City before eventually becoming a full time Homemaker. Once the kids were on their own, she found time to enjoy flea marketing, weekly garage sales and watching her St. Louis Cardinals. She eventually found her dream job working at Peddler’s Junction Flea Market in Crestline, Kansas.
Fern was a faithful and long-time member of Prairie Flower Bible Church in Webb City where she was active in serving in many areas within the church.
Those left to mourn her passing include her daughters, Deanne Hartwell (Dale) of Marshfield, Missouri, Yleen Hartwell (David), of Elkland, Missouri; sons, Dennis Neely (Diane) and David Neely (Denise), both of Joplin; sister, Shirley York of Asbury, Missouri; 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends.
Additionally, Fern is preceded in death by a great-grandson, Ethan Hartwell.
Funeral services are planned for Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Prairie Flower Bible Church in Webb City with visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. prior to service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Prairie Flower Bible Church in care of the mortuary.
A committal of ashes will take place at a later date at Crocker Cemetery, south of Pittsburg, Kansas.
Funeral services are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.
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