Twila Joy Earll

Twila Joy Earll, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away February 27, 2025, surrounded by love and cherished memories. Born on October 2, 1942, in Sheldon, Missouri, she was the daughter of Julius and Wanda Elizabeth Clemans. She was raised by James (J.K.) and Wanda Arthur in Nevada, Missouri, where she grew up and became an integral part of her community.
On December 12, 1959, Twila married James Earll in Miami, Oklahoma. Together, they shared 58 wonderful years of marriage until Jim's passing on December 31, 2017. Their love and partnership were the foundation of a beautiful family and a life full of shared dreams.
Twila was a devoted mother to six children: Eddie Earll (Diane) of Nevada, MO; Kevin Earll (Roberta) of Shawnee, KS; Mitchell Earll (Carol) of Nevada, MO; Michael Earll (Tom) of South Riding, VA; Melissa Earll of Nevada, MO; and Shawn Earll (Connie) of Nevada, MO. She was a loving and caring "domestic engineer" for her family, balancing the challenges of raising six children with grace and strength.
Alongside Jim, Twila helped build and manage three businesses and rental properties, while also contributing to the community through her leadership in Brownies, Girl Scouts, PTAs, and Town & Country 4-H. In 2022, the Earll family was honored as a Missouri 4-H Century Family, with a total of 134 years of membership, tracing back to Twila's maternal great-grandparents
Twila's deep faith was a guiding light in her life. She was an active member of the local Christian church, where she taught Sunday school and was part of the Mary Martha Circle. This group was instrumental in providing affordable wedding services to families, and they even funded a bridal room for the bride and her family. Twila also contributed to the church's annual birthday dinner, a cherished event marked by gourmet meals and creative decorations.
In addition to her church involvement, Twila was a proud member of Beta Sigma Phi for 50 years, where she worked to support the needs of the community. She found joy in planning the spring and fall banquets, and one memorable year, Twila and Jim were named King and Queen of the event-a title Jim jokingly resented because of the dancing involved!
Twila also played an active role in the Missouri Camerons Federated Women's Club, where she helped organize a safe Halloween carnival and created a popular miniature golf course for children. A passionate supporter of her community, Twila was also a proud member of the Democratic Party in Nevada.
Twila was preceded in death by her parents, James and Wanda Arthur; her great-grandparents, Ezra and Lila Phipps; and her brothers, James, Terry, and Gregory Arthur. She is survived by her sister, Renee Hampton; her beloved grandchildren: Eric Earll, Matthew Earll, Krista Chrisenberry, Monica Earll, Nikki Butler, Kirk Buck, Kristi Nowak, and Ryan Buck; as well as numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, all of whom were dear to her heart.
Twila's legacy of love, service, and devotion to her family and community will continue to inspire all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, her family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Vernon County 4-H Fund, Sheldon Christian Church, or the Nevada Regional Medical Center Christmas Tree Light Fund.
Visitation will be 4:00-6:00p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Ferry Funeral Home.
Graveside services will follow at 1:30 pm, Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Ft. Scott National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, KS.
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