Neva Laverne Logsdon, 92, passed away June 1, 2020. Neva was born November 15, 1927, the daughter of Elizabeth Jane and Jacob Barthol Johns. She grew up in Edwards, Missouri, and graduated from Edwards High School. Neva married Turner Lanson Logsdon in 1948, and the couple made their home in Raytown, Missouri.
Neva worked for Kansas City Life Insurance Co. early in her marriage, and later for Sexton Metalcraft Co. She was an avid reader, particularly westerns. Neva enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and painting landscapes under the tutelage of Bob Ross. She taught herself to play the organ, entertaining herself, the family and neighbors. Neva was an active member of the Norfleet Baptist Church.
Neva was preceded in death by her husband, Turner, in 1989 and by her nine siblings. She is survived by her son, Turner Lanson Logsdon Jr. (Gail Borelli) of Kansas City; a grandson, Turner Lanson Logsdon III (Kara) of Kansas City; three great-grandchildren, Leila Logsdon, Keanu Logsdon and Lucas Logsdon.
Cremation; interment in Floral Hills Cemetery at a later date.
Services for Neva will take place at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Norfleet Baptist Church: 5512 S. Norfleet Dr., Kansas City, MO 64113.
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