Fern Edna Marbut

Fern Edna Marbut, 98, of Pierce City, passed away Thursday Nov. 4, 2021 while at her home in Pierce City. She was born in Monett, on Aug. 16, 1923; the daughter of the late Asher and Martha Jane (McCoy) Sooter. She was united in marriage in Monett on April 4, 1940 to Delmar Marbut; he preceded her in death on March 11, 2005.
She was a homemaker and farmer.
Marbut is survived by one son: Delmar “Butch” Marbut Jr. of Ft. Worth, Texas; three daughters: Mary Terry of Purdy, Maudie Cox of Pierce City, and Stella Breazzeal of Pierce City; 12 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 43 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Asher and Martha; husband Delmar and one daughter: Martha Green.
Visitation for Marbut was held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday Nov. 7, 2021 at the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m.  Monday Nov. 8, 2021 at the Monett I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Monett.
Memorial donations for Marbut may be made to the Arnhart Cemetery Fund or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett.