Nellie Marie Kollmeyer

Nellie Marie (Laws) Kollmeyer, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus, on the evening of Oct. 26, 2011, surrounded by her family. She had reached the age of 91 years, 5 months & 16 days. She was born May 10, 1920, just outside Farmington, the daughter of David J. Laws, Sr., & Gertrude J. (Yeargain) Laws. She was preceded-in-death by her husband, Eugene F. Kollmeyer; brothers - Claude, Howard, David, Jr., Charles, Joel Laws; Sisters: Ruby Feezor, Mildred Hopkins, Joyce Simms; and 1 grandson, John L. Kollmeyer.

Nellie was baptized & confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, on Maundy Thursday, April 6, 1936 & continued to be a faithful member until her death. She & Eugene were married Aug. 19, 1939, & had celebrated 64 years of marriage before his death in 2004.
She was active in St. Paul's Women's Club, LWML, her local Extension Club, and served as a 4-H Club Leader, as well as working many years at the St. Francois Co. Fair in the Jr. Show Youth Exhibits. She and her husband were very involved in Mo. Farm Bureau activities & enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, auctions, collecting glassware & spending part of the winter months in Southern Texas. One of her favorite things was to be surrounded by her family, especially watching the activities of her grandchildren & great-grandchildren. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, aunt & cousin.
She is survived by her children: Robert (Margaret) Kollmeyer, of Summersville, MO; Susan (Joe) Faenger; Kenny (Sharon) Kollmeyer; and Nancy (Michael) Eaves, all of Farmington. Grandchildren: Laura (Shawn) Caldwell and Amanda (Danny) Stegall, of Bonne Terre. Kendra (Michael) Graham, of Fredericktown. Maggie Kollmeyer; Derrick Eaves; Katie Eaves; Callie (Tim) Middleton, all of Farmington. Matthew Kollmeyer, of Florida. Cody Kollmeyer, of Oklahoma, and Jennifer (Rick) Mejia, of Texas. Great-Grandchildren: Connor Caldwell, Taylor Marie Richards, Trevor & Trace Stegall; Garrett & Gavin Graham; Chase & Landon Middleton; Kiana & Ricky Mejia. Sister-In-Laws: Lee Laws, Alberta Laws and Jean Laws. Many Nieces, Nephews and a multitude of friends.
Visitation : Sunday, 5-8 p.m. Visitation resumes, Monday, 6:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Funeral : Monday, 11:00 a.m., October 31, 2011
at : St. Paul Lutheran Church, Farmington, with Pastor James King officiating.
Interment : Lutheran Cemetery, Farmington.
Memorials to: * St. Paul Lutheran Church, Building Fund &/or General Fund.