Neva Fayanell Burris of Diamond, Missouri departed this life on Thursday, February 21, 2008 at the Granby House Care Center in Granby, Missouri at the age of 84 years, and 8 days. Fayanell entered this life on February 13, 1924 in Sarcoxie, Missouri, daughter of the late Clyde and Alma (Gilbreath) Giger. She was a 1941 graduate of Granby High School. On February 14, 1942 she was united in marriage to Wayne W. Burris and to this union three sons and one daughter were born. She and Wayne lovingly raised their family in various parts of the United States. Upon retirement they moved to Mesa, Arizona. Throughout her life she was a devoted homemaker to her husband and family. In 2005 she moved to Diamond, Missouri to be closer to her family. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and working word puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wayne W. Burris on June 29, 1998; an infant son, Jerry Wayne Burris; a grandson, Mike Hobbs; and a brother, Loren Giger. Fayanell is survived by two sons, Greg Burris and wife, Terrie, of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Jeff Burris and wife, Charlotte, of Mesa, Arizona; a daughter, Marlyn Slavens and husband, Lynn, of Diamond, Missouri; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; four sisters, Ruth Kenney of Carthage, Missouri, Ruby Ralston of the state of California, Carol Goen of Midwest City, California and Vera Lea Hansford of Diamond, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends. Graveside funeral services for Fayanell Burris are at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 25, 2008 at the Sarcoxie Cemetery with Pastor David Martin officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 4-6:00 p.m. in the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home Chapel in Sarcoxie, Missouri. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.