Neva Evelyn Marshall passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, Kansas at the age of 104. She was born on September 9, 1912 on the family farm south of Webster, Kansas to the late Lee and Lizzie (Veverka) Bray. She attended schools in Webster and Stockton graduating from Stockton High School with the Class of 1931. She later attended Fort Hays State College where she received her teaching degree in elementary education.
After graduation from high school, Neva was united in marriage to Warren Dunning. They had two sons, Warren Lee and Roger. In 1940 she married Ferrel Marshall. Together they had one daughter, Gloria Jean.
Neva was a dedicated teacher. She taught grades 1-8 in three Rooks County schools as well as Kindergarten in Stockton. She and husband Ferrel owned and operated a family dairy. She worked in the Stockton grocery and appliance stores and also as a bookkeeper for Ostmeyer Implement Company. She continued working as a Senior Companion , in order to help others, until the age of 95.
Neva is survived by her son Roger Dunning and wife Lorrie of Atchison; grandchildren Bruce Dunning, David Dunning, Dale Dunning, Klark Dunning, Tom Dunning, Angie (Havlas) Kollman, and Scott Havlas; great-grandchildren Stephanie Dunning, Alex Dunning, Nathan Kollman, Katie Kollman, Kyle Kollman, and Nick Kollman; and numerous dear and loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents Lee and Lizzie Bray, husbands Warren Dunning and Ferrel Marshall, son Warren Dunning, and daughter Gloria Jean.
Neva was loved by family, friends, and the wonderful caregivers at Solomon Valley Manor. Her loving and caring spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew her.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Stockton City Cemetery in Stockton, KS. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00am on Thursday at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton, prior to the service.