Juanita “Nita” Fern Riedmiller, age 79, of Fair Play, MO, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Citizens Memorial Hospital Bolivar, MO. She was born August 29, 1936, in Aldrich, MO, to Clarence and Ora Lee (Strader) Cornell. She was saved as a young child and was a member of the Enon Missionary Baptist Church. She was united in marriage to Walter “Skip” Riedmiller July 26, 1969. She loved reading, gardening, and crafts. Nita was very creative, even designing the home she built together with Skip.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother David Cornell; and a step-daughter Toni Boltman.
She is survived by her husband Skip Riedmiller of the home; her daughter Darcy Harriell of Springfield, MO; three step-children: Daniel Riedmiller and wife Valerie, Jackie, and Jean all of CA; seven grandchildren, and many great grandchildren; one brother Bernard Cornell and wife Shirley of CA; one sister Glenda Turner and husband Dan of CA; a sister in-law Susan Cornell of CA; as well as a host of relatives and friends.
Memorial graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Aldrich, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.