Wilma Arlene (Ball) Swanson

Wilma Arlene (Ball) Swanson, 94 of Monett, Mo. passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Oak Pointe of Monett.

She was born December 27, 1928, in Eagle Rock, Mo. the daughter of Truman Eldon and Eva Jane (Prier) Ball who preceded her in death.

Also preceding her in death was her husband, Warren Victor Swanson; one brother, Buford Ball; two sisters, Ruby Ball and Noveta Swanson; one granddaughter, Charity Woods and one niece.

Survivors include three daughters, Carol Shipman of Neosho, Mo., Janice Boreing of Exeter, Mo. and Susan Swanson of Republic, Mo.; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; five nephews and one niece.

She grew up in Eagle Rock, Missouri attending school in Eagle Rock and Cassville, Mo. graduating from Cassville High School in 1947. She worked in the medical field as a physician’s assistant for several doctors. She was a member of Billings Baptist for over forty years.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cassville, Mo., under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor James Weaver conducted the services.