Vernita Ann Runkles, 68, of Amazonia, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born February 15, 1954 in St. Joseph, daughter of Vernita and Verle Ware.
She attended Benton High School. She worked at Norris and Sons Trash Service for 8 years, and MODOT, retiring after 23 years as a Maintenance Specialist.
Ann was a caring Mother, enjoyed doing crafts, especially woodworking, playing dominos weekly with her friends, and loved helping others.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Jimmy Duty, brother-in-law, Henry Schubert, nieces, Amanda Duty, Shanon Long, and Davey Duty, and nephew, Toby Schubert.
Survivors include: son, Jody Runkles and daughter, Samantha Runkles, both of Amazonia, siblings, Barbara (Jim) Cregger of Cottondale, FL, Clarence (Della) Ware of Grant City, MO, and David Duty of Hamilton, MO, sister-in-law, Debbie Schubert of Rosendale, MO, dear friend, Jill Graf of Amazonia, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ms. Runkles has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Aseracare Hospice.
