Clara Zell Cherry
Clara Zell Cherry
Funeral services for Clara Zell Cherry, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 28, 2022, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cherry passed away at 1:44 a.m., Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
She was born September 6, 1932, at Lanton, Missouri, to Floyd and Hazel Helmer Bench. On November 23, 1948, she was married at Hardy, Arkansas, to James Elwin Cherry, who preceded her in death on March 31, 1978. Clara Zell graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1950. Before her retirement, Mrs. Cherry worked at Kellett-Landis-Brill Abstract and Land Title Company for over fifty years. She loved to sing and was an excellent cook. Mrs. Cherry was a long time member of Junction Hill Pentecostal Church.
She is survived by three children, Tim Cherry and wife, Brenda, West Plains, Renee Hastert and husband, Terry, Leawood, Kansas and Lisa Riggs and husband, Ralph, West Plains; six grandchildren, Jimmy Cherry, Stephanie Riggs, Ryan Riggs and wife, Shayla, Regan Riggs and wife, Lily, Misty Dunbar and Kimberly Jeffery and husband, James; fourteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bob Bench, Lawrence, Kansas and Floyd Bench, Jr. and wife, Vadna, West Plains; one sister-in-law, Susie Whitsell, West Plains; several nieces and nephews; and her very good friend of over 50 years, Margaret Keister .
Her parents, husband, two sisters, Jean Hogan and Irene Cherry and three brothers-in-law, Vance Hogan, Phil Whitsell and Dennis Cherry, preceded her in death.
Visitation service will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Craig and Sherri Cromer
April 25, 2022 @ 10:15 am
To all the Cherry family we are so sorry for your loss. Cherish the many wonderful memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Shelley Surface
April 25, 2022 @ 11:39 am
Lisa and Family, I am sorry for your loss. My dad grew up with and around your mom Clara Zell and her family. Dad always spoke fondly of your mom and considered her a childhood friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Barbara Cook
April 27, 2022 @ 12:20 pm
Cherry Family please know my deepest sympathy is with you all. ClaraZell was a beautiful and wonderful lady. I know heaven welcomed her with open arms.Bless you all.
Bob and Judy Green
April 25, 2022 @ 1:58 pm
Tim and all the family. We are so sorry for your loss. You’re all in our prayers.
Vicki Cooper
April 25, 2022 @ 3:07 pm
Renee, Tim and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Heaven gained a beautiful Angel. God Bless you all.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
April 25, 2022 @ 6:17 pm
To All Cherry Families,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Clara. She always was friendly and had a smile on her face anytime you saw her. She will be missed. During this difficult time we will keep all of you in our daily prayers/thoughts and may God comfort, encourage, strengthen, and give each of you peace. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber(Cozort) and Corby Redburn
Jill
April 25, 2022 @ 6:22 pm
Lisa,
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Praying for God to cover you with peace and comfort.
Jill (Cozort) Brooks
Danny Roberson
April 27, 2022 @ 6:47 pm
Sorry Tim
Tim Bean
May 1, 2022 @ 11:05 pm
Tim, Lisa, Renee sorry for your loss. Was a pleasure knowing your mother. Condolences to each of you and your family.
Rex & Lola Pattillo
April 25, 2022 @ 7:19 pm
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
April 25, 2022 @ 9:51 pm
We are so very sorry for your loss. We pray that God will bless and comfort you all.
Teresa Eldringhoff Romans
April 25, 2022 @ 10:24 pm
What a wonderful lady Ms. Clara Zell was. She always treated me so kindly and helped me so many times. A true lady and friend of the Lord. Wishing you all much peace and comfort. Hugs for you all.
Charlotte Wallace
April 26, 2022 @ 6:43 pm
Sending love to the family. I regret that I am out of state and unable to attend. God’s peace be with you.
Patricia Knox
April 27, 2022 @ 9:32 am
Tim, Renee, Lisa, and families, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a beautiful, sweet Christian lady. I am sure she and Jim had a joyful reunion in Heaven. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia Knox
Carrie Patillo Thompson
April 27, 2022 @ 10:41 am
Prayers for the Cherry family as they grieve Clara Zells passing. Such a fine lady, Leaving a wonderful legacy for the family.
Ann Owen
April 28, 2022 @ 9:52 am
Lisa, Tim and family. I worked for years with Clara Zell when she worked at the title company and I worked for the attorneys. What a precious Christian lady…. always a sweet smile. God bless all of you as you grieve her passing, but know that she is rejoicing in heaven with her Savior. Ann Owen
Greg and Renee Stephens
April 29, 2022 @ 6:44 am
Greg and I are so sorry for your family’s loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending Love and Hugs
Carlene Hill
April 30, 2022 @ 11:40 am
To Tim, Jimmy, Brenda and all the family and close friends who is struggling with the loss of Mrs. Cherry, my heart aches for you also.