Adele Wells
Funeral services for Adele Wells, 77, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2014, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home
Mrs. Wells died at 5:55 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2014, at Hospice of the Ozarks, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She was born October 11, 1936, at Caulfield, Missouri, to James Raymond “Ray J.” Harper and Mary “Elsie” Lawing Harper. She attended the schools of Oak Grove and West Plains High School and on March 12, 1955, was married at West Plains, Missouri, to J. T. Wells. She worked at International Shoe Company, Baxter Lab, was a waitress and retired from Cloud 9 Ranch after many years. Mrs. Wells enjoyed her family and treasured the time she spent with them. Adele was a member of the Bakersfield Church of Christ for many years. She was a wonderful lady that enjoyed life and loved to smile and laugh. J. T. was the love of her life. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, J. T. Wells, of the family home; three children, Ronnie J. Wells, wife, Susan, Ronda K. Ledbetter, husband, Joe, all of West Plains, Missouri and Billy R. Wells, wife, Kellie, Bakersfield, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Dustin W. Ledbetter, wife, Brandi, Ashley D. Cotter, husband, Greg, John R. Wells, Kassi J. Dupler, husband, Bo, Gretchen J. Noon, husband, Jeff, Taylor L. Wells and Caleb W. Wells; eight great-grandchildren, Adie and Layne Dupler, Ellie Wells, Eli and Eden Cotter, Reece and Heidi Ledbetter, Libby Noon and one on the way; four sisters, Lenora Frazier, Dora, Missouri, Sue Lair, husband, Jerry, Jeannie Morris, husband, Steve and Sharon Moore, husband, David, all of West Plains, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Lois Harper and Jackie Wells, both of West Plains, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; and special friends Betty Meeks and Verlene Halford.
Her parents, one brother, Glen F. Harper, one sister, Kay Rhine, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Flossie Wells and three brothers-in-law, Truman H. Wells, Dallas Frazier and Ray Rhine, precede her in death.
Mrs. Wells will lie in state from 4:00 p.m., Wednesday until service time at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Fowler Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fowler Cemetery, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Audena Granger-Staley
July 7, 2014 @ 11:56 am
Ronda & Family:
So sorry to hear about your Mom. May God surround you and your family with his love, comfort, and peace.
God Bless,
Audena Granger-Staley
Shirley Earls
July 7, 2014 @ 1:02 pm
Ronda & Family, You have my deepest sympathy. May your heart be comforted by the wonderful memories you have of your Mother. May God bless you during this sad time and always. Love and Prayers, Shirley Earls
Carrie Patillo Thompson
July 7, 2014 @ 2:59 pm
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort during this time of grief. We three Patillo sisters grew up with the Harper family and extend our deepest sympathy to all of you and also Adele’s children.
Carrie
Debbie
July 7, 2014 @ 8:11 pm
Thanks for trusting us to care for Mrs. Wells her last day. She can be very proud of such a large loving and caring family. May God bring you comfort as you grieve. Debbie M
Boag and Rhonda Joice
July 8, 2014 @ 6:03 am
We are so sorry to hear about your mom. We’re thinking of you.
Anita Langston Turner
July 8, 2014 @ 7:21 am
So sorry to hear of your loss. May your family find comfort and peace in your memories of her.
Opal Martin Wensel
July 8, 2014 @ 10:47 am
So sorry for your familys’ loss, prayers to all of you.
Mindy Barnes Ipock
July 8, 2014 @ 3:03 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. Love you guys.
Robert & Carol Holt
July 8, 2014 @ 10:07 pm
Ronnie, so sorry to hear about your mother, she will be missed.
Renee Stephens
July 9, 2014 @ 7:46 am
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Greg and Renee Stephens
Tammy Henderson
July 9, 2014 @ 10:21 am
Rhonda, Ronnie , Billy, J.T. & all, so very sorry. You all are in my thoughts & prayers.
Terry Johnson
July 10, 2014 @ 1:56 pm
Ronnie so sorry for your loss You and your family are in our prayers
Terry and Teresa Johnson
Perry D & Melva Johnson
July 21, 2014 @ 8:04 pm
J.T., Rhonda, Ronnie, Billie, and family. Sorry we were out of town and not able to attend the services. We are blessed to have grown up with the Harper Family. We pray God will give you strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead.