Weldon, Cornelia Janet (Van deVeer) 1918-2006

WELDON, VAN DEVEER

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Date: 7/29/2006 at 21:06:19

Cornelia Janet Weldon, daughter of Cornelius and Angeline Van deVeer, was born on May 22, 1918, in Harvey. She departed this life on June 12, 2006, in her daughter's home, near Richland, Mo. at the age of 88.

Early in her life she married Archie Weldon, who preceded her in death in 1982.

Her parents, one brother, and six sisters also preceded her in death.

"Neal," as she was called by her family and friends, is survived by a dear friend, Dale "Spud" Duskin, of Lebanon, Mo.; two daughters, Louise McCowan, of Richland, Mo. and Arlene Goemaat, of Oskaloosa; two sons, Jimmy Lee Miller, of Bucklin, Mo. and Charles "Chuck" Miller, of Russell, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 25 great great-grandchildren; a sister, Jean Riggins, of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

She was born and raised in the Harvey area. After she was married, she continued to make her home in Iowa and was a devoted homemaker and loving mother to her family. Later, she owned and worked at restaurants for several years and was proud of her cooking and restaurant management skills. She also sold Avon products for many years. In the middle 1970s she and Archie moved to Lebanon, Mo. and made their home.

Neal had attended services at Grace Calvary Church in Lebanon.

She enjoyed going to the Hughes Senior Center and taking part in the activities offered there. She liked to play card games, especially her favorite, Pitch. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed making special recipes for her family.

Neal was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, sister and aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and will cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends.

Funeral services were held on June 15 in Lebanon, Mo. with Rev. James Hicks officiating.

Her final resting place will be at Mount Rose Memorial Park in Lebanon, Mo.

The Knoxville Journal Express, June 30, 2006