Berna Juniata

Boswell

Berna Juniata Boswell, daughter of the late Ondo Dunn and Avis Eual (Myers) Dunn, was born in Black, Missouri, on October 17, 1930. She departed this life in Saint Clair, Missouri, on October 27, 2025, at the age of 95.

Berna attended both the Locust Grove United Baptist Church and Faith United Baptist Church for over 20 years. She was attending Elmwood Missionary Baptist Church in her later years. Gardening was her passion. Berna enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and collecting flat rocks to paint bible verses on.

Berna was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Verlin Dunn, Richard Dunn, Gerald Dunn and Eugene Myers, and 2 grandchildren.

Berna is survived by three daughters, Iris Dunn of University City, Missouri, Vanessa Koehler of St. Clair, Missouri, and Myra Clayton of Lonedell, Missouri, 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Berna will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

A private graveside service was held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, 1 PM at Myers Cemetery.

Minister: Pastor Greg Freeman

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri