Iona Louise Neikirk Obituary

The memory of Iona Louise Neikirk of Ooltewah, Tennessee, born in Dayton, Ohio, who passed away on September 6, 2025 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Iona Louise Neikirk to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband John Freeman Neikirk, Jr.; her parents, Chester James and Flora Beatrice Robinson Pugh; her son Christopher John Neikirk; and her grandson Stephen Zane Anderson.

She is survived by: her children, Eric Neikirk (Candace), Lorrie Neikirk Anderson (Verlon Liles) and Mandy Shearer (Robert); her grandchildren, Michael Chase Anderson, Peyton Neikirk, Logan Neikirk (Felicity), Maddox Neikirk, Amelia Shearer and Clara Shearer; and her great grandchild Nolan Anderson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pet Placement Center of Red Bank, Tennessee (http://www.petplacementcenter.com).