Retta Fern Neely, 90, Joplin, Missouri, died Sunday, August 17, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Elkland, Missouri.Born December 20, 1934 in Weir, Fern was the daughter of Lloyd and Ruth (Ristau) Smith.Fern and Robert Neely were united in marriage February 20, 1954 in Columbus. They were inseparable until he preceded her in death June of 2009. Fern worked at a young age for O&...
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