Vernalee Mouser

Vernalee Marie Mouser, 96, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at Monticello House.

She was born Oct. 30, 1928, in Oak Ridge, daughter of Frederick “Alvin” and Lydia Dickman Klaus. She and Vernon E. Mouser were married Dec. 21, 1946, in Perryville. They were married 58 years when Vernon passed away June 28, 2005.

Vernalee was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. In 1956, she and Vernon moved to St. Louis, and they returned to Jackson in 1987. She worked as a bank teller for Commerce Bank in University City for 25 years.

Vernalee loved to take care of her grandchildren and work on puzzles.

Loving survivors include her six children, Joyce (Charles) Hartwein of Wright City Ronald (Phyllis) Mouser of Cincinnati, Judy Ford of San Antonio, Randy (Joan) Mouser of Obion, Tennessee, Joan (Ed) Kahl of Wentzville and Janet Cothern of St. Peters; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Vernalee was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Mouser; parents, Alvin and Lydia Klaus; and brothers, Willard and Kenneth Klaus.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time Tuesday, Jan. 14, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The Rev. Gary Hoffstetter will conduct the funeral at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

The family suggests that contributions be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Vernalee’s obituary at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.