Eva L. Herr, age 91 of Asbury, MO, passed May 23, 2021, after a short illness. Eva was born October 18, 1929 in Waco, MO. She was the daughter of the late Alonzo and Ethel (Evans) Bendure and lived in the area her lifetime. Eva married Raymond M. Herr on July 20, 1956. Raymond preceded her in death August 18, 2006 after 50 years of marriage. Eva was a member of the Asbury Baptist church where she was the treasure until her death. She also worked before becoming a homemaker at Newman’s and Ramsey’s department stores in Joplin. Later she was a clerk at the Asbury Post Office.
Survivors include children: Dennis (Becky) Herr of Joplin and Judy (David) Mills of Asbury. Grandchildren: Lucas Mills, Webb City, MO; Daniel (Kelsey) Herr, Lenexa, KS; Michael Herr, Lowell, AR; Faith Mills, Asbury MO; sister Christina (Roy) Welch, Carl Junction, MO. Eva was also preceded in death by brothers Bert and Virgil Bendure and a sister Ruth Coffey.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 10:00 AM in Crocker Cemetery with Reverend Gerald Burnside officiating. The family will be present for a visitation on Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contribution to the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home in her memory.
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