Wilma Vearleen Liley (87) was born April 6, 1936, in Shook, Missouri to Bert and Bertha (Fawbush) Richmann. She passed away on January 5, 2024, in West Plains, Missouri.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Liley; son, Terry Dees; grandson, Ricky Gunnels; granddaughter, Taylor Dees; three sisters, Eula, Dora and Zella; and two brothers O’Dell and Alvie.
She is survived by Rick (Sonya) Gunnels and grandchild, April Gunnels (Dexter MO); Cheryl (Mike) Kneir and grandchildren, Justin, Amber and Blake (Poplar Bluff MO); Ken (Annette) Liley and grandchildren, Joe, Ben and Matt (Medford OK); Vickie (Gary)McBay and grandchildren, Owen and Adam (Huggins MO); Shelia (Tammy) Fortner and grandchildren, Audry, Caitlin and Brittney (Republic MO); Rhonda Liley and grandchild, Andrew (West Plains MO); Ed (Pam) Liley and grandchildren, Kaylee, Kelsey and Piper (Goodman MO); Cindy (Ben) Roberts and grandchildren, Chance, Vince, Chris, Christina and Katie (Fayette MO); grandsons, Spencer Dees (Texas) and Shawn Farmen (Nebraska); Brother Ivan (Donna) Richmann and children, Barry and Lisa (Poplar Bluff MO); 34 Great Grandchildren; and one Great, Great grandchild.
Vearleen Liley grew up in Wappapello, Missouri and graduated from Rombauer High School in 1954.
She loved working in the garden and making quilts for her children and grandchildren. Anyone that received one of her quilts regarded it as a very special gift, knowing that it was made with love and care from her heart.
Vearleen’s hobbies included gardening, cooking, quilting, and crocheting. Throughout her life, she had several occupations she enjoyed, such as working with Riverway Support System and being on the board at No. 1 Church Cemetery in Huggins, Missouri.
Vearleen Liley was a very devoted military wife, mother, and grandmother with strong family values. She was an avid Saint Louis Cardinal fan. She was always looking for ways to help her family and friends and gave her support to the Disabled American Veterans, she will truly be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Memorial contributions in Vearleen’s name may be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
