She raised four children with love, sacrifice, and reminders of: “Dummy up”; “I’m gonna twist a knot in your tail”; and “Can’t never did anything.”
She was devoted through thick and thin in her 61 years of marriage to her high school sweetheart, Jerry. She enjoyed eight peaceful years after his death. She enjoyed time with her ever growing family and dear friends. However, she most enjoyed her own company, working jigsaw and crossword puzzles, reading, and watching her beloved Cardinals on TV with her two cats, Katy and Beckett. She lived independently until the end as that was the only way she would have it. We will always hear her contagious laughter most remembered as she was reading Erma Bombeck in the Joplin Globe (a daily ritual.) The sounds of Randy Travis and Vince Gill will also be a warm reminder of her.
Kay was exceedingly bright, had a keen sense of humor, and was generous and kind. We marveled at her uncanny recall of every address where she had lived since birth, phone numbers, birthdates of family and friends, and the exact location of any item in her home. Kay took in and cared for many, many cats and dogs through her life. For those she couldn’t she gave of her time and treasure. She had a strong sense of right and wrong, and how to treat others and instilled these values in her children and grandchildren. Her love, humor, wisdom, presence, and big warm hugs will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
Kay was exceedingly bright, had a keen sense of humor, and was generous and kind. We marveled at her uncanny recall of every address where she had lived since birth, phone numbers, birthdates of family and friends, and the exact location of any item in her home. Kay took in and cared for many, many cats and dogs through her life. For those she couldn’t she gave of her time and treasure. She had a strong sense of right and wrong, and how to treat others and instilled these values in her children and grandchildren. Her love, humor, wisdom, presence, and big warm hugs will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
She is survived by her children, Craig Wells and wife, Mona (Cape Girardeau MO); Scott Wells and wife, Kirsten (Joplin); Karen Wells Fisher (Joplin); and Anne Wells (Joplin.) Grandchildren Kurt Wells and wife, Cathryn (Colorado Springs CO), Kyle Wells (Sikeston MO), Avery Wells and wife, Meghan (Kansas City MO), Aren Wells and fiancée, Paige (Chicago IL), Jerad Fisher (Joplin MO), Blake Fisher and wife, Lexus (Joplin MO), Meghan Wells and wife, McKaela (Knoxville TN.) Great grandchildren, Ari and Eden Wells (Colorado Springs, CO), Nadia Wells (Kansas City MO), Veryn and Hudson Fisher (Joplin MO), and Milo Wells (expected to make his arrival at any time in Knoxville, TN.)
In lieu of flowers, Kay requested that memorial contributions be made to the Joplin Humane Society. In honor of her wishes no memorial service will be held. A book is available to sign at Mason-Woodard mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, Kay requested that memorial contributions be made to the Joplin Humane Society. In honor of her wishes no memorial service will be held. A book is available to sign at Mason-Woodard mortuary.
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