Viola May “Vi” Leverich, age 87, of Wheaton, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Lacoba Homes in Monett, Missouri.
Viola May “Vi” Leverich, age 87, of Wheaton, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May
6, 2026 at Lacoba Homes in Monett, Missouri.
She was born March 22, 1939 in Humbolt, Nebraska, the daughter of Virgil and Lucille
(Smith) Reeves. On February 5, 1955 in Twin Falls, Idaho she was united in marriage to Thomas
“Tom” Leverich, who preceded her in death on January 21, 2007. Also preceding her in death
were her parents; grandson, Chris; brother, John and sister, Janet.
Surviving are her sons, Denis Leverich and wife Adele of Shelton, Washington, Chuck
Leverich and wife Pickles of East Newton, Missouri, Kelly Leverich and wife Diane of Buhl,
Idaho, and Tom Leverich and wife Stephani of Purdy, Missouri; daughter, Tammy Doss and
husband Bruce of Monett, Missouri; brothers, Mack Reeves of Kimberly, Idaho, Virgil Reeves
and wife Dena of Yelm, Washington, and Bill Reeves and wife LuAnn of Manchester,
Tennessee; 16 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Vi attended school in Castleford, Idaho. She worked for 12 years as a meat wrapper at the
IGA in Rogers, Arkansas, before moving to Pioneer, Missouri. Together with her husband, Tom,
they owned and operated a dairy farm before purchasing G & S Easy Stop in Cassville. Later,
they owned and operated a poultry breeder and grower operation until their retirement.
In her spare time, Vi enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, tending to her flowers, and
spending time with her beloved grandchildren and dogs, Gabby and Duke.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Rambo
Cemetery in Rogers, Arkansas, under direction of McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. Brother
Tony Ball will conduct the services.
Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Haven of the
Ozarks in memory of Vi.
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McQUEEN FUNERAL HOME
Wheaton, Missouri
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