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Funeral services for Wanda Lee Moss, 78, Springfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2014, at the Elijah Church of Christ with Roy Neal Moss officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.

She was born the daughter of the late William Newton Romans and Ople Lane Romans, on March 5, 1935 in Elijah, Missouri and died February 18, 2014 in Springfield, Missouri.

She was united in marriage June 1, 1956 in Peoria, Illinois to Edwin L. Moss.

She is survived by her husband, Edwin L. Moss, of the home, Springfield, Missouri; four children, Roselind Renna Hamm, husband, Carl, Springfield, Missouri, Melita Dever, husband, Frank, Dallas, Texas, William Moss, wife, Kathy, Marshfield, Missouri, and Dale Moss, East Peoria, Illinois; one sister, Loretta Romans, Mountain Home, Arkansas; two half brothers, Dwayne Bales, wife, Debbie, Bakersfield, Missouri and Patrick Bales, Bakersfield, Missouri, and one half sister, Delene Bales, Springfield, Missouri; three grandchildren, Karen June Johnson, New Mexico, Joshua L. Moss, Springfield, Missouri, and Jason Scheinder, Dallas, Texas, and several nieces and nephews.

Marjorie Sonnenschein Allen crossed the threshold into eternal peace on February 14, 2014 in the company of her devoted family. Marge, as she came to be known, was born November 11, 1929, in Chicago, the daughter of Dr. Ervin L. and Josephine Sonnenschein. She grew up in Chicago but moved west as a teenager, first to Elko, NV and later to Phoenix, AZ. She graduated from Phoenix Union High School and attended Phoenix Junior College before transferring to the University of Arizona where, in 1951, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Secondary Education and Speech. At the University, Marge lived in Pima Hall, a cooperative dormitory where the girls shared the chores, prepared and served meals in a formal dining room and formed lifelong friendships. One of those friendships was with her roommate, Lou Anne Allen Kirby. On a simple blind date, Marge met Lou Anne’s brother Clinton and thus began a lifelong love story. Marge and Clinton were married on March 23, 1951, in Tucson. Early in their married life, they bought a farm in West Plains, which they kept for years and developed into their present-day ranch home.

Marge always supported and encouraged Clint’s lifelong passion for flying. The family moved from Tucson to Mineral Wells, TX, in the 1960s, where Clint became a helicopter pilot and mechanic, in addition to his skill as a fixed-wing pilot. His career later took them to Lafayette, LA and Fort Worth, TX, before they settled in West Plains.

Marge enjoyed the ranch and liked watching the birds flit in and out of the birdhouses on their back fence. She spent hours observing the peaceful view of the pasture behind the house, the ponds, the barns, and their cattle grazing in the distance. She welcomed the excitement of each newborn calf and the drama of the goats vying for top spot on their shelters.

In recent years, her life has centered around her friendships and activities as a member of the Missouri Pilot’s Association (MPA) Chapter 20 and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1218, both of Willow Springs.

A creative spirit with a wry sense of humor, Marge authored a one-panel comic titled “Buzz Thunderbee.” Writing under the pen name Squawk, an aircraft term related to navigation, Marge’s “Buzz” provided aircraft safety tips and observations in the EAA newsletter for several years. Marge also authored several unpublished short stories, each with a surprising, humorous plot twist. Although she never bragged about her accomplishments, many amazing creations emerged from her sewing room, from the practical to the whimsical, including a doll named Mahidabelle. For a time, Marge worked at Hancock’s Fabrics, a job for which she was eminently well-suited because of her excellent sense of style, color and texture.

Debra Ann Bridges (Debbie to all who knew her) joined her Savior on Feb. 4, having lived a beautiful and giving life. Her love of the Lord inspired her to serve her family, community and church with energy and selflessness. She loved life and loved to help her family and all around her enjoy each moment to the fullest.

Debbie married her high school sweetheart, Kelly, in 1970 and spent the next 43 years living the life of a Virtuous Woman (Proverbs 31;10-31). She spent the majority of their marriage as a homemaker where she created an inviting atmosphere of warmth and love for her family and guests. She used hospitality, mostly through her delicious cooking, to minister to those around her. She was a very loving and devoted wife to Kelly and an amazing mother to her two children, Amee and Rory.

Her hands were always busy. She loved to work in her garden, care for all of her many animals on the farm, and she enjoyed creating through countless arts and crafts and projects on her sewing machine. Most of these projects, were for her many nieces and nephew that she adored, her children, and most recently her four grandchildren that she would do anything for, Ethan and Anna, Aven and Paxton.

Above all, her favorite thing to do on Earth, was give praise to our Heavenly Father through singing. She loved singing in the church choir, with her two sisters, Sandy and Pam, on long walks in the woods, or just simply humming praise songs while cooking in the kitchen. She reminded all who knew her that every moment is an opportunity to give God praise, through song or a thoughtful deed. She is survived by her husband, Kelly; her children, Amee Minge and husband, Justin, West Plains, and their two children, Ethan and Anna, Rory Bridges and wife, Lexi, Nixa, and their two children, Aven and Paxton. She is also survived by her two sisters, Sandy Collins and Pam Wolfe.

Allen Henry Eagleman was born on January 17, 1917 in Leota, Missouri to Ed and Ella Eagleman. Allen went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2014.

Allen met and married the love of his life, Violet Roberts on December 17, 1936, who preceded him in death February 12, 2012.

Allen grew up in Missouri with 11 brothers and sisters. He learned farming and construction from his father. Allen and Violet moved to the San Joaquin valley in California in 1947 where Allen used his farming and construction skills. He moved his family to Redding, CA in 1956 where he received his Contractor’s license and built many homes and commercial projects in the Redding area.

He loved all outdoor activities such as growing a big garden, caring for his fruit trees, fishing, hunting, water skiing, learning to skateboard with Mike and Leslie, and playing in the lake. He was very active in the Church of Christ and served as an elder for 48 years. He and Violet worked many hours at Sierra Bible Camp. He was the pot washer for the kitchen crew and did all odd jobs as needed.

He loved all nine of his grandchildren and spent lots of time with them. He taught them many skills, and always had time for the children’s interests.

Allen is survived by his children, Allen Kenneth Eagleman (Vi) of Bellevue, Washington, daughters Leta Cox (Gary) of Redding and Linda McKinnon (Walt) of Rancho Cordova, CA. He is survived by 9 grandchildern, 10 great grand children, 8 great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. He is also survived by brothers, John Eagleman of Leota, Mo and Joe Eagleman of Lawrence, Kansas and sisters, Reba Siglar of Moody, Mo, Lu Harper of Ocala, Florida, and Wilma Boyd of Odessa, Mo.

Frances Voss-Purciarele, 76, West Plains, Missouri, died February 8, 2014.

She was born the daughter of the late John Paoli and Ann Hautala Paoli, on November 30, 1937 in Montreal, Wisconsin.

She is survived by three children, Dennis Antrim, West Plains, Donna Smith and husband, Anthony, West Plains, and Debbie Ipock and husband, Roy, West Plains; grandchild, Whitney Stein, West Plains, and three other grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

She was employed with Sheridan and Sheridan Tax Services for over twenty years.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House in Springfield, Missouri.

Private burial will be held at a later time.

Arrangments were under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.

Celebration of Life Services for Debbie Bridges will be held at 1:00 p.m.,  Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the First Baptist Church, West Plains.

Family visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2014, at the First Baptist Church, South Campus Building, West Plains.