Lois Ellen Moomaw

Lois Ellen “Sonye” Moomaw, 87, of Monett, passed from this life on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021 following a short illness.
Moomaw was born on Oct. 8, 1934 in Verona, daughter of the late George Earl “Grampsie” Pennell and Lucy Leoma “Suess” (Morlan) Pennell. Moomaw graduated from Verona High School with the class of 1952. She was a member of the Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church.
On April 19, 1954, she was united in marriage to John Leroy Moomaw. To this union, they had two sons. Moomaw and John shared over 46 years together before his passing on May 17, 2000. Moomaw was also preceded in death by one brother, George Pennell.
Survivors include her sons, Jim Moomaw  (Vickie), of Destin, Fla. and Dale Moomaw, of Reeds; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gabe Pennell and Dewey Pennell; as well as a host of extended family and friends.
No formal services are planned at this time. In memory of Moomaw memorial donations may be made to Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home.