EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Leola Schneider, 87, died Sept. 27, 2018, at Bertrand Nursing Center.
Born July 31, 1931, daughter of the late Walter and Donnie McMikle Banks, she was employed by Brown Shoe Company for over 40 years. She was a member of Nelson Memorial United Methodist Church in East Prairie.
On Jan. 14, 1949, she married Chester Schneider, who preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by one sister, Jeraldine Banks; one brother, Albert Banks; and one half brother, Wallace Morgan.
Survivors include: one nephew, Bruce (Cathy) Banks of Leander, Texas; and one niece, Georgia (Bill) Richart of Lees Summit.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie, where services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday. Brian Abbott, pastor, will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Dogwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Butch Haney, Herschel Schneider Jr., Pat Colson, Jimmy Redfering, Coy Redfering and Joe Helms.
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Memorial contributions may be sent to: Nelson Memorial United Methodist Church, 106 E. Washington, East Prairie, MO 63845.