Connie Jewell Ferguson

Connie Jewell Ferguson, 83, of Exeter, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at her home.

She was born April 9, 1943 in Neosho, the daughter of Dewey Thomas and Nora Martha (Wilson) Sharp. On June 16, 1962 in Neosho, she was united in marriage to Albert “Wayne” Ferguson, who preceded her in death on June 2, 2019. Also preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Glen Sharp and Vern Sharp and sisters, Lou Brown, Mozelle Sandlin, Sue Firth, Muriel Dean Sharp, and Irma Faye (Pug) Money.

Surviving are her children, Penny Ferguson of Exeter, Pamela Ferguson Ralls of Exeter, and Kevin Ferguson and wife Carri of Golden City; sister, Ruth Janene Greer of Largo, Fla.; nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild with one on the way.

She grew up in Neosho, where she attended school and graduated from Neosho High School. She dedicated much of her life to serving others, working as an activities director at several nursing homes in Kansas before later becoming a library assistant for the Missouri Migrant Education Center. Connie was a Nazarene pastor’s wife for most of her married life and loved to do anything related to church and serving the Lord.

Graveside service was held on Saturday, August 1, at Newtonia I.O.O. F. Cemetery in Granby. Pastor Josh Hall conducted the services. 

Contributions may be made to Child Sponsorship  Pea Ridge Church of the Nazarene in memory of her.