Naomi Absher

Naomi Absher, 97, of Pleasant Hill, Mo., and formerly of Dongola, died at 1:49 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at her residence. 

She was born on Sept. 23, 1923, in Dongola, the daughter of Herman and Virgie Miller Sowers.  

She married William H. (Junior) Absher on July 20, 1945. 

She was employed at International Shoe Factory in Anna for 42 years. She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church of Dongola.  

She is survived by their son, Terry Absher and daughter-in-law Bonnie Absher of Pleasant Hill, Mo.; two granddaughters, Tonya Dyke (Colin) of Bonney Lake, Wash., and Andria Kenslow (Paul) of Kansas City, Mo.; one great-grandson, Brayden Dyke of Bonney Lake, Wash.; two great-granddaughters, Denaya Dyke and Elise Dyke of Bonney Lake, Wash.; as well as nieces and nephews.  

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William H. Absher; and two sisters, Oreine Simmerman and Alva Davis.

Visitation was Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Graveside funeral services and interment immediately followed at the Anna Cemetery. 

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna was in charge of arrangements.