Jill Carter

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Jill Carter (Jeffcott), 72 died peacefully at home on Dec. 3, 2025. She was born on March 16th, 1953, in Joplin, MO and was a lifelong area resident. Jill was married to the great love of her life Robert Carter on July 29, 1978.

As partners in life and business they devoted many years to Carter’s Blueberry Farm, where Jill poured her heart into every customer, friend, and child who came to experience the farm. She was a lifelong teacher who left a legacy of compassion, kindness, patience, and love. She was a devoted follower of Jesus and longtime member of First Christian Church in Neosho. She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

In addition to her husband, Robert, she is survived by 2 daughters, Megan Bultema and husband Jarred, Kelly Roberts and husband Avery; one son, James Carter and wife Kayla; two sisters, Judy Schneider and Jan Rowell and one brother, Sam Jeffcott. She was known as “Nan” to her 7 grandchildren: Torsten, Stella, Maeson, Shelby, Audrin, Copeland, and J.R. and 3 great grandchildren, Scottie, Stockton, and Lylia. 

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 4:30 – 6:30 pm at Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Neosho, Missouri. A Memorial Service will be held at First Christian Church in Neosho on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 10:00 am, with Rev. Mitch Jarvis officiating.

The family requests contributions in honor of Jill be made to Neosho Bright Futures, The Alzheimer’s Association, or First Christian Church.