Lettie Piper

(From Daniel Funeral Home)

Lettie Corinne Piper, age 38, was born September 12, 1986 in Boliver, Missouri to Gaylord and Lorna Piper and passed away December 6, 2024 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Lettie grew up on a small farm between Rondo and Flemington, Missouri.

After high school, Lettie worked in The Home of God's Love, an orphanage in Taiwan, on two separate occasions. She then earned her license as a registered nurse and returned to Taiwan a third time. Returning to Missouri, she found employment by way of friends who had adopted a child from Taiwan, in Dr. Joustra's office in Lamar. She spent the remainder of her years working in Dr. Joustra's clinic.

Lettie regularly helped with Sunday school. Frequently she spent vacation time going on mission trips or working in a church camp. She enjoyed yard and garden work and raised succulents to sell at the Webb City Farmer's Market. Lettie was a faithful daughter and sister - at the heart of her family.

She is survived by her parents; two older brothers, Luther (Stacey) Piper and Reuben Piper; two younger brothers, Isaac Piper and Ezra (Breanna) Piper; and one younger sister, Callie (Isaiah) Younts; also surviving are five nephews and two nieces.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the First Christian Church in Lamar, MO.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 9, 2024 at the First Christian Church in Lamar, MO.

Contributions are suggested and made payable to the First Christian Church Mission Fund in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com