Marveen Joplin
Marveen Joplin
Funeral services for Marveen Joplin, Chesterfield, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at The First United Methodist Church, West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Joplin passed away at 1:03 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Sunrise of Chesterfield.
She was born in Doniphan, Missouri, to Audie Tucker and Stella Smelser Tucker. On December 23, 1944, she was married at Doniphan, Missouri, to Linden Joplin, who preceded her in death in 1999. Prior to starting her family, she taught in a one room school in Doniphan. She was a marvelous cook with pies being her specialty and she was a great seamstress. Marveen loved her family, friends, animals (especially dogs) and was very generous. She enjoyed preparing meals and giving to others. She never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew her. She also enjoyed water aerobics, playing cards and games with her friends and was a member of PEO. Mrs. Joplin was a very active member of First United Methodist Church, West Plains, Missouri for over seventy years; she served in many ways and was a member of the Elizabeth Ann Circle.
She is survived by three children, Stella Simon and husband, Greg, Chesterfield, Missouri, Karen Clark, Cumming, Georgia and Stephen B. Joplin and wife, Kristine, Cumming, Georgia; six grandchildren, Darcy Clark, Atlanta, Georgia, Jason Simon, O’Fallon, Missouri, Kari Kinney and husband, Jason, Lafayette, Alabama, Stephanie Simon and husband, Michael Marchman, Eugene, Oregon, Alexander Joplin and Laura Joplin, both of Atlanta, Georgia; one great-grandchild, Chase Carithers, Lafayette, Alabama; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her parents, step-father, O. R. Tinker, husband, and two brothers, William and Ronald Tucker, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon until service time at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Vicky Czapla and Fami6
May 26, 2023 @ 9:02 pm
My thoughts and prayers of comfort go the family and friends of Marveen. Blessings to all.
Vicky Czapla and Family
May 26, 2023 @ 9:04 pm
My thoughts and prayers of comfort go to the family and friends of Marveen Joplin.
Blessings to all.
Tammy Cathey
May 26, 2023 @ 9:15 pm
Miss Marveen was such a joy to know. She was my customer for 20 yrs. & always had a smile on her face. Hope to be half the Christian she was. She will be missed.
Mike and Diana Pace
May 26, 2023 @ 9:19 pm
We are so sorry to read of Marveen’s passing. She was a classy and sweet lady. Our deepest condolences.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
May 27, 2023 @ 8:56 am
The Joplin Families,
My parents, Norris and Ivene Cozort, and I want to extend our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Marveen. My Dad did your Mother’s television work many, many years ago and my Mother knew your Mother via the Bassett’s Flower Shop here in town. My parents thought the world of your Mother and thought she was a very kind caring individual. She will be missed. During this time we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort, encourage, strengthen, and give each of you peace. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris & Ivene Cozort
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
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Bob and Carol Miller
May 27, 2023 @ 11:24 am
Stella and Greg we are so sorry for your loss. I know you have many great memories that will never be taken away. May you find strength, comfort, and peace from those around you during this difficult time.
Fayetta Pendergrass
May 27, 2023 @ 4:48 pm
Marveen was a sweet lady, she was always friendly with a smile and kind words. Sympathy and prayers to her family.
Suzanne Skelly
May 28, 2023 @ 10:37 am
Deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mother.
Donna (Yancey) Bridges
May 29, 2023 @ 7:22 am
Karen, I am sorry about the loss of your mother.
Erin Ulm
May 30, 2023 @ 8:16 am
I enjoyed Marveen at water aerobics she was a wise and encouraging woman, Have missed her company and the best lemon bars ever made, such a great lady,
David and Carrie Thompson
May 31, 2023 @ 4:35 pm
Marveen was such a lovely lady, always so friendly to everyone. Much sympathy to her family. David and Carrie (Patillo) Thompson.
Kay Beck Howarter
August 6, 2024 @ 5:03 pm
I remember Marveen from my childhood as Karen was a dear friend during my grade school years. I was in her home often and she was always cheerful, hospitable, and fun!
My condolences to Karen, Stella, and Stephen. Kay Beck Howarter