Nora Earlene Vinson daughter of the late Helen McCallister Hunter and Henry Hunter was born in Piedmont, Missouri, on June 27, 1936. She departed this life at her residence in Ellington, Missouri, on March 9, 2016, at the age of 79.
On November 24, 1956 in Ellington, Missouri, Nora was united in marriage to John Wesley Vinson and to this union seven children were born. He preceded her in death on August 22, 2010. She was of the Baptist faith and her hobbies included crocheting, working puzzle books, watching birds and taking care of her dogs. Nora's greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Nora was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sons, Teddy Vinson and Jimmy Vinson.
Nora is survived by two sons, Wesley Wayne Vinson of Ellington, Missouri, Micheal Leamon Vinson and wife Tammy of Reynolds, Missouri, three daughters, Donna Fay Klema of Ellington, Missouri, Veatrice Vest of Centerville, Missouri, Frances Arlene Petty and husband Richie of Centerville, Missouri, 14 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren, one brother, Alton Ray Hunter of Piedmont, Missouri, and one sister, Melbaline Deeter of Warrenton, Missouri. Nora will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Monday, March 14th at 10 AM
Funeral services follow at 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: Marvin Richards
Burial: Price Cemetery
Pallbearers: Grandsons
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.