LaDena Marie Mayse, age 90, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully, with her daughter by her side on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Cox Medical Center South. She was born June 28, 1925, to Hubert and Claudine (Sneeden) Stone. She was a 1943 graduate of Willard High School, she was also a graduate of Draughn’s Business College with a degree in Office Management. In her early years, LaDena worked for the Greene County Sheriff’s Department. She was united in marriage to Jack Mayse in October of 1946, he was the love of her life until the day he passed away. She Enjoyed spending time at the Southside Senior Center, was very active with her high school class group that used to meet every month. When she was younger she enjoyed swimming at Clear Creek, growing up LaDena used to play in what is now known as Fantastic Caverns. She was loved by everyone that met her.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Mayse; and her parents Hubert and Claudine Isabelle Stone. She is survived by a daughter, Patty Mayse Smith, Fair Grove, MO; and a host of family and friends.
A memorial visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. A private burial will be held at a later date in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri or Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO.