Mrs. Vera Nadine Gordon (nee: Spires) of Jonesburg, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at the age of 85 years. She was born on August 7, 1937 in Vandalia, to the late Ira K. and Minnie Lea (nee: Dillion) Spires.
Vera was united in marriage to Marion B. Gordon on November 24, 1972 in Fulton. They celebrated 40 wonderful years together before his passing in 2012. Vera enjoyed traveling as much as she could and loved visiting new places. She was a member of TOPPS and enjoyed the friends she made there. She also liked to play BINGO with her friends. Vera's greatest joy came from spending time with her children, grandchildren and other family members. She was a loving and devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.
Vera Gordon was preceded in death by her loving husband, Marion; her parents, Ira and Minnie; her first husband, Stiles Tadlock; one daughter, Vickie Rogers; two brothers, Bob Spires and Bill Spires. She will be held close in memory by her four children, Cindy Smith and husband Donnie, Karen Oxley and husband John, Stacy Prenger and Scott Gordon and wife Mickelle; seven grandchildren, Amanda Smith, Chassey Cox, Dustin Prenger, Blayne Prenger, Amelia Gordon, Audrey Gordon, Wesley Gordon, Zane Rogers and Zach Rogers; several great-grandchildren; two stepdaughters, Cathy Nelson and husband Mark and Penny Gordon; one brother, Clarence Spires; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation was held at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton on Jan. 22. Funeral services were held at the funeral home the following day. Tim Wheeler officiated the services. Burial was at Central Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Truxton.
Memorial donations made in honor of Vera are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association, c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may be given at www.martinfuneral.net.
