Carol Ann Basler

Carol Ann Basler obituary, Laquey, MO

Carol Ann Basler

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9

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25975 Sherwood Ln, Laquey, MO 65534

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Carol Basler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Simpson Funeral Home - Webb City on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Carol Ann Basler, age 81 of Nevada, passed away on October 4, 2025. She was born on May 11, 1944 to parents Lloyd E. and Mildred I. (Carroll) Newberry in Lebanon.

Carol had attended Joplin Junior College before joining the Joplin Globe, where she answered phones and worked her way through the ranks. After some time, she went to work for CFI of Joplin for several years, where she was a tower controller and operations supervisor.

Carol was a loving mother to her two boys, Douglas Jones of North Las Vegas, NV and Scott Jones of Webb City; her sister Nancy Keller and a host of family and friends.

Graveside services for Carol will be held at 1:30pm on Thursday, October 9th at the Idumea Cemetery in Laquey.

Services are under the care and direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. The family encourages to share photos and memories on her Tribute Page.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

9

Service

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Idumea Cemetery

25975 Sherwood Ln, Laquey, MO 65534

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.