Willa Mae Auffert

Willa Mae (Nally) Auffert, 89, of Ravenwood, MO, peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 19, 1936, in Sheridan, MO to Norvel Olin and Alice Mae (Runyon) Nally. A graduate of Worth County R-II High School, Willa was a member of the Ravenwood Christian Church, the Missouri Order of the Eastern Star, and the Maryville Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Willa was married to Herbert Sheets in 1953 and together they had 2 daughters Debra and Brenda.

In 1977, she married Leo Auffert. Together, they spent 20 years building a life and working side by side on the family farm until his passing in 1996.

Willa is survived by her sister, Linda Parker, Deltana, FL, and sister-in-law LuElla Nally, Bedford, IA.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leo; her brothers, David, Gary, and Donald Nally; her sister, Marilyn Roberts; brothers-in-law, Charles and Philip Auffert and Dick Roberts; and sisters-in-law, Phyllis Nally, Mary Ellen, Donna, and Patricia Auffert.

Willa leaves behind her loving daughters, Debra (David) Baldwin and Brenda (Wayne) Boswell, both of Ravenwood, MO. She is survived by her cherished grandchildren: Heather (Adam) Townsend of Maryville, MO; Kimberly (Steve) Wisdom of Overland Park, KS; Corey (Mary) Boswell of Ravenwood, MO; and Mindy (Matthew) Zofchak of Durand, MI.

She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Hannah Townsend (fiancé Mac Newton), Trevor (Kylee) Townsend, Trent Townsend, William (Payton) Boswell, Benjamin Boswell (fiancé Laney Meehan), Jackson Boswell, Jillian Boswell, and Mya Zofchak; and her great-great-granddaughter, Janee’ Boswell.

Services were entrusted to Bram Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at the Ravenwood Christian Church at 11:00 am on Monday, July 7, 2025, with visitation beginning one hour prior. There will be no graveside service.