Willa Everett

Willa M. Everett, 80, Springfield, passed away at 5:13 a.m., Saturday, November 12, 2005 in Cox Medical Center South.

She was born in Bolivar, Missouri, to Oren and Alta (Hensley) Witt. She was the owner/operator of Everett's Ceramics, Brighton, Mo. for several years. In later years she enjoyed quilting, and spending time with her family and her husband, Richard, who preceded her in death in January of 2004. They were married for 57 years.

Mrs. Everett is survived by her three children, Richard E. Everett IV and his wife, Deborah, Patricia Griffis and her husband, Tom, all of Springfield and Mary Rhodes and her husband, Doug, Lees Summit, Mo.; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Everett, Springfield, Richard E. Everett V., Springfield, Megan Rhodes and Clayton Douglas Rhodes, Lees Summit; one great-granddaughter, Bailey Yocum, Springfield; her sister, Jannette Wells, Springfield; her brother Jack Witt and his wife Karlin of Denver, Colo. and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to give a special thanks for the caring c-wing staff at Christian Health Care West

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2005, in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut, with Monsignor Thomas Reidy, officiating, Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association SWMo. Chapter, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, Mo., 65804.