Dianna L. Lawson

Dianna L. Lawson of Bunker was born on August 17, 1955, in Mineral Point, a daughter of Marie (Cantrell) Cover, and the late Leo L. Cover Jr. Dianna passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, having reached the age of 67.

Those who remain to cherish her memory include her companion of 29 years, Lawrence Keller; mother, Marie Cover; two sons, Chris Cover (wife, Frances), Alden Keller; grandson, Elliott Cover; siblings, Deborah Whitten (husband, Rex), Peggy Vance (husband, Mike), Sandra Knowles (husband, Buddy), and Leo Wayne Cover. Dianna is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

In addition to her father, Dianna was preceded in death by her daughter, Nikki Lawson.

The family will hold a private memorial gathering.

DeClue Funeral Home was honored to have served the family of Ms. Dianna Lawson.

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Reda Jurlean Shy, also lovingly known as “Jeanie”, was born on April 27, 1952, in Warrenton, a daughter to the late Lester Nettles and the late Ruby (Lawson) Nettles. Jeanie passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, having reached the age of 70.

Those who remain to cherish her memory include her husband of 49 years, Jim Shy; children, William Fitzgerald and Genevieve, Mike Shy and Maggie; grandchildren, Jamie, Mikhala, Hayden, Gage, and Tia; great-grandchildren, Marley and Ebin; siblings, Vernon and Bessie Nettles, Truma Robinson, and Charles and Linda Winick; sister-in-law, Christine Nettles. Jeanie is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

In addition to her parents, Jeanie was preceded in death by her daughter, Jeannie Ann Fitzgerald; siblings, Earline Meyer, Loretta Barton, Rosetta Nettles, Raymond Nettles, Archie Winick, and Lawrence Winick.

Jeanie loved reading. In past times, Jeanie traveled, playing and singing with The Gospel Uplifters. Most of all, Jeanie loved caring for her grandkids. She also was a longtime, faithful member of Ozark Heights Baptist Church.

The family will hold a graveside service at Fitzgerald Cemetery in Ambodin, Missouri.

DeClue Funeral Home was honored to have served the family of Mrs. Jeanie Shy.