Lorena Fern Wells

Lorena Fern Wells, 87, of Monett formerly of Ridgely, passed away on Jan. 4, 2021. Wells, daughter of Charley and Charlotte (Hampton) Hand, was born on June 27, 1933, in Douthat, Okla. On May 6, 1950, she was united in marriage to Garland Thorestine (Teeny) Wells in Ridgley. They were married for 52 years 7 months and 23 days. She spent many years volunteering her time at the Monett Senior Center. She was a member of the Ridgley Baptist Church.
Survivors include son, Charles Lee Roy (Shirley) Wells, of Ridgley; daughters, Gail Denise (Billy) Smith, of Miller, and Garla Anne (Mike) Parsons, of Purdy; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Terry Dale Wells; and brother, Kenneth Hand.
Graveside services were held Jan. 7, 2021, at the Rocky Comfort Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Research for the Ozarks and entrusted to the White Funeral Home and Crematory, P.O. Box 890, Cassville, MO 65625. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville.