We are sad to announce that on November 22, 2023, at the age of 91, Fontella Gariss of Lamar, Missouri passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Fontella Gariss to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Ellis Chapman and Esther Chapman (Willhoite); her husband Bob Gariss; her brother-in-law Loren Morey; and her grandson Casey Gariss.

She is survived by : her children, Randy Gariss (Julie) of Joplin, MO, Gwen Ansley (Steve) of Lamar, MO, Dennis Gariss (Nancy) of Lamar, MO and Doug Gariss (Derenda) of Lamar, MO; and her siblings, Meredith Chapman (Sharon) of Lamar, MO and Ellen Jo Morey of Lamar, MO. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, and 43 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions are suggested and made payable to Milford Christian Church Mission Fund in care of Konantz Warden Funeral Home.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Konantz Warden Funeral Home