Volda Virginia Richner

Volda Virginia Richner, age 91, of Pleasant Hope, MO. passed away on March 25, 2008 at Maranatha Village in Springfield, MO. She was born on September 21, 1916 to Ray and Georgia (Jefferies) Payne. Volda Married Weldon Richner on February 9, 1935. He preceded her in death on May 6, 1984. She was a member of the Rock Prairie Missionary Baptist Church having been saved at an early age. During their early years of marriage, Volda and Weldon traveled in the South where Weldon was employed by oil pipeline companies. They then settled on a farm in the Rock Prairie community. They raised Missouri Foxtrotters including a World Champion, Missouri Traveling Suzi. Volda stayed on the farm until her move to Pleasant Hope in 1996. Volda's profession was nursing. She worked at Cox Medical Center when it was still Burge Hospital. She also worked more than 25 years at Smith, Glynn, Calloway Clinic. After retiring from the clinic, she worked as a school nurse at Pleasant Hope Schools. Her hobbies included gardening, quilting, antiquing, riding her 3-wheeled ATV and driving her red Camaro. In addition to her husband, Volda was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Velma Burnett. She is survived her two sons; Gary and wife Betty of Halfway, MO., Fred and wife Claudia of Smithville, MO., one daughter; Sue Vest and husband Larry of Boonville, MO. Also surviving are six grandchildren; Mike Richner and wife Jan, John and wife Holly all of Buffalo, MO., Larry Ray Vest and wife Teresa of Pilot Grove, MO., Kelly Vest and wife Lynn of Boonville, MO., Lindsey Van Cleave and husband Jason of San Antonio, TX., and Kimberly Richner of Olathe, KS. Ten great grandchildren; Jordan, Kyle, Lacy and Ty Richner, Ashley Wassman and husband Dale, Erin, David, Jackson and Katie Vest. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, March 28, 2008 at the Rock Prairie Missionary Baptist Church in Pleasant Hope, MO. with Bro. DeWayne Burdette and Bro. Jerry Grant officiating. Congregational songs will be "Precious Memories", "What A Day That Will Be" and "Going Home". Burial will follow at Rock Prairie Cemetery under the direction of the Butler Funeral Home of Bolivar, MO. Pallbearers will be Larry Ray Vest, Kelly Vest, John Richner, Mike Richner, Jordan Richner and Jackson Vest. Visitation will be from 6-8pm on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, MO. The family suggests contributions to the Rock Prairie Missionary Baptist Church c/o Mike Richner, 2406 E. 525th Rd., Buffalo, MO. 65622 or to the Season's Hospice, 1354 E. Kingsley, Springfield, MO. 65804. Friends may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Volda Virginia Richner

September 21, 1916 - March 25, 2008