Leslie E. Nivens

Leslie E. Nivens, 91, passed away March 1, 2020 at Spring River Christian Village in Joplin. Nivens was born Dec. 12, 1928 in Diggins to Leslie L. and Ruth Reagor. She was a resident of Carthage since 1996. She was a registered nurse and was employed by the Missouri State Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Vernon and McCune Brooks Hospital in Carthage. Nivens was married to Hugh Westley Nivens in 1953 at his parent’s home; he preceded her in death in 1990.
Nivens is survived by: son, David (Leisa) Nivens of Oronogo; daughter, Sheri (Kenneth) Slater and her husband, Kenneth of Kansas City; brother, Willis Brown of Joplin; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sisters, Faye Hicken and Glenda Blackwell.
Visitation was held March 5, 2020 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Services followed visitation. Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.

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