Peggy Lou Kneir

Peggy Lou (Ramsey) Kneir, 95, of Poplar Bluff, MO. passed away in her home on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. Peggy was born February 12, 1931, to Wyman and May (Cardwell) Ramsey of Broseley, MO.

Peggy worked at the International Shoe Factory in Poplar Bluff as a personnel clerk and later clerked at Poplar Bluff Sale Barn and finally retired from USPS as a rural carrier.

Peggy married the love of her life, Vernon Mitchell Kneir October 31, 1953. They were married 72 years when he passed away February 13, 2025.

Of all of Peggy’s roles, Mom, Mamaw, Great Mamaw and Great-Great Mamaw were her forte.

Surviving are children; Pamela Sue (Brian) Sharp of Poplar Bluff MO, Wayne Mitchell (deceased as an infant), Barbara Ann (Scott) Hall of Haslet TX, Grandchildren; Naomi (Randy) Deaton, Poplar Bluff, Stephanie (heaven) (Randy) Malone, Breanne (Jamie) Oakley, Poplar Bluff, Andrew Hall, Haslet TX, Luke (Emily) Hall, Oklahoma City, OK, Haiden Hall (Nathan) Hoffman, Inola, OK. After Stephanie graduated to heaven, Randy and Vanessa Malone were united in marriage and reside in Decatur TX. Great grandchildren; Jaden, Kyler and Landen Deaton sons of Naomi and Randy Deaton, Ian (Kendyll) and Calin Malone sons of Stephanie and Randy Malone, Annisyn and Asa Oakley, children of Breanne and Jamie Oakley, Hallie and Rosie Hall, daughters of Luke and Emily Hall, Charlotte, Lydia, Hattie, Ruby Malone, daughters of Randy and Vanessa Malone. Great-Great Granddaughter Elaine Malone, daughter of Ian (Kendyll) Malone. Additional surviving family members are sister-in-law Shirley Kneir, many beloved nieces and nephews, and an abundance of spiritual children.

She loved being called Mamaw by many kids at church as well as friends of her children and grandchildren. Peggy worked alongside Vernon in each pastorate, Greentop MO, Puxico MO, Poplar Bluff at Grace and Good Hope United Methodist Churches. Peggy was the epitome of the perfect pastor’s wife going above and beyond to take care of the members of each church. She used her beautiful voice and leadership skills in the music ministry in various churches. One of her great joys was singing with one of her sisters and 3 other friends in a group called ‘The Grace Messengers’. They blessed many churches with their ministry, and it lives on as they have left an album of their most requested songs. Her latter years she assisted in every way possible at Grace Christian Fellowship where she was a charter member. She was especially known for her love of entertaining. She could have a meal ready in just a moments notice. Her specialty was Coconut Cream pie. She would have a crust ready at all times and if someone dropped by the house within 30 minutes a fresh pie was being served. Those pies were known to go for over $100 at church auctions. Peggy taught her children how to care for family as she and Vernon opened their home to her mother the last 11 years of her life and also cared daily for Vernon’s mother who lived alone until she passed. It was well known that Peggy was an excellent seamstress. Many years ago, she worked at Stovall’s department store doing alterations and making wedding dresses. She made many dresses for her daughters and nieces and even made several of the bridesmaid dresses for her daughters’ weddings. Each of her children and grandchildren have a handmade quilt made of squares cross-stitched by Peggy. She wanted to make sure each had a piece of her ‘hand work’. She also loved gardening and canning. Our family will miss her home canned green beans and lime pickles. Peggy worked tirelessly in her yard well into her early nineties. She loved tending her flowers and making her yard look beautiful.

Preceded in death by her husband Vernon Kneir, her parents Wyman and May Ramsey, her infant son Wayne Mitchell, sisters Evelyn (Malcom), Nora (Clarence), Marilee (Phil), Audrey (Joe), Lena (Carl) Pauline, brothers Clyde (Virginia), Wyman, Glenn (Bernice) and granddaughter Stephanie Malone.

Visitation will be October 9 from 5-7 at Grace Christian Fellowship, 3200 Warrior Lane, Poplar Bluff, MO. with the funeral on Saturday, Oct. 10 beginning at 11am, also at the church and officiated by Pastor Brian Sharp and Scott Hall. Burial will be Tuesday Oct. 13 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, MO. The service will be streamed on Grace Christian Fellowship Facebook page. Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to serve the family and friends of Peggy Kneir. Online condolences can be made at www.cwrfcs.com. Memorials may be made to Grace Christian Fellowship