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Submitted: 8/23/22 • Approved: 8/23/22 • Last Updated: 8/26/22 • R829152-G811278-S3
Betty
Jul 29, 1928 Willow Springs, Howell, MO
Feb 1, 2022 Springfield, Greene, MO
Harold
Dec 25, 1926 Willow Springs, Howell, MO
Dec 16, 2017 Springfield, Greene, MO
Betty Corn, 93, passed away peacefully at James River Nursing Home, Springfield, MO, on February 1, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was the proud mother of two children, grandmother of three children, and great-grandmother of five children.
Betty was born and raised in Willow Springs, Missouri, on July 29, 1928, to Lula Bell and Harve Stringer. On February 7, 1946, Betty married Joe Corn. They were married for 71 years at the time of his passing on December 16, 2017. Betty and Joe were life-long residents of Willow Springs and devoted their life to their children, grandchildren and the community. They were active in the Republican party, members of the Willow Springs Baptist Church, and in later years enjoyed camping in their RV. Betty loved her working years at Ferguson Drug, Hannah's Dress Shoppe in Willow Springs, and being a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Betty had a passion for many things, but she was most passionate about being a wife, mother and grandmother. She suffered a debilitating stroke in April of 2000. She was and will continue to be an inspiration to all of us for maintaining a positive attitude and living life to the best of her ability.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her three sisters – Geneva Tipton, Frances Holloway and Othene Brigance; seven of her brothers – Tom, Ewing (Rip), Russell (Soup), Sonny (Spoof), Clifford (Mack), Darrell (Mutt) and Roy (Shine).
Harold Joe Corn passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Glendale Gardens Nursing Home, Springfield, MO.
Joe was born in Willow Springs, Missouri, on December 25, 1926, to William Russell Corn and Ora Mae Herndon Corn. On February 7, 1946, Joe married Betty Stringer Corn, who survives. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Warren and sisters, Frieda Lasley and Jan James.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Betty; son Joe Allan Corn (wife Janie) grandson Russell Corn (wife Poonnasa), great-granddaughter, Emma and step great-grandson, Quinn McMahon; son Scott Corn (wife Katherine) grandson Brandon Corn (wife Melissa) great-grandchildren Brody and Bailey; and grandson Andrew Corn.
A family and friends visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 1 p.m. at the Willow Funeral Home, 106 E. Third Street, Willow Springs, MO. Graveside services will follow at the Willow Springs Cemetery, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charity of choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be left at www.willowspringsfuneralhome.com
Contributed on 8/23/22 by mjrwag
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