Willa Jo Murrell Shawnee, Kansas Obituary

Willa Jo Murrell

Willa Jo Murrell, 88, passed away on July 20th, 2021. Willa Jo was born in Marceline, Missouri on November 21st, 1932. She married Clifford E. Murrell on December 31st, 1950. To that union three children were born: Ruan, Lydia and Donald. Willa Jo enjoyed painting, boating, and was heavily involved in the Abdallah Shrine and Eastern Star organizations. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Clifford. She is survived by her children Ruan (Rick) Hartis, Lydia (Jerry) Nichols, Donald (Cathy) Murrell; grandchildren Kristin, Kurt, Heather, Tanner, Ashley Jo and Parker; 7 great-grandchildren; and many family and friends who will miss her greatly. A service will be held at the Amos Family Funeral Home on Friday, July 23rd, 2021 at 10am, with burial taking place afterwards at Pleasant View Cemetery in Shawnee, Kansas.
November 21, 1932 - July 20, 202111/21/193207/20/2021
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Willa Jo Murrell, 88, passed away on July 20th, 2021. Willa Jo was born in Marceline, Missouri on November 21st, 1932. She married Clifford E. Murrell on December 31st, 1950. To that union three children were born: Ruan, Lydia and Donald. Willa Jo enjoyed painting, boating, and was heavily involved in the Abdallah Shrine and Eastern Star organizations. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Clifford. She is survived by her children Ruan (Rick) Hartis, Lydia (Jerry) Nichols, Donald (Cathy) Murrell; grandchildren Kristin, Kurt, Heather, Tanner, Ashley Jo and Parker; 7 great-grandchildren; and many family and friends who will miss her greatly. A service will be held at the Amos Family Funeral Home on Friday, July 23rd, 2021 at 10am, with burial taking place afterwards at Pleasant View Cemetery in Shawnee, Kansas.

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Events

Jul
23
Funeral Ceremony
Friday, July 23 2021
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Amos Family Funeral Home
10901 Johnson Drive
Shawnee, KS 66203
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Jul
23
Graveside Service
Friday, July 23 2021
10:45 AM
Pleasant View Cemetery
6100 Quivira Road
Shawnee, KS 66203
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Final Resting Place
Pleasant View Cemetery
6100 Quivira Road
Shawnee, KS 66203
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5300 Metcalf Ave, Mission, KS 66202
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