Obituary - Fern Mae Earnest

Fern Mae Earnest

Fern Mae Earnest, 92, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO following a brief illness. Fern was born May 17, 1925 in Nevada, MO to Clarence Frances and Mae Caroline (Shade) Dee. She was united in marriage to Elson V. Earnest on April 1, 1945 in Ft. Scott, KS and he preceded her in death on April 24, 2004.

Fern, one of twelve children, grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1943. In addition to being a homemaker Fern worked for Key Work Clothes, the Fram Corporation, and at the Vernon County Clerk’s Office. For a time she also worked for the District III Area On Aging for Vernon County. She enjoyed gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, fishing, and volunteered for the American Cancer Crusade for several years.

Survivors include two children, Sandra Jean Earnest, Ozark, MO, Tom Earnest and his wife Pam, Milo, MO; three grandchildren, Justin Earnest and his wife Kaila, Austin, TX, Sara Parrack and her husband Tyler, Nevada, Tyler Earnest and his wife Stacey, Nevada; five great-grandsons, Cooper, Case, Carson, Thatcher, Stetson; one brother; and two sisters. In addition to her husband Elson, she was preceded in death by her parents, and eleven brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be held from 10-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home with a Graveside Service following at 11:30 a.m. in Moore Cemetery in Nevada with Pastor Roger Beach officiating.

Memorials may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.