Mr. Jerry Lee Yost, 79, of Springfield, Missouri, son of the late Winfield Strenick and Gertrude Ellen (Daniels) Yost, was born on August 6, 1941, in Lodi, Ohio. He departed this life on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Mrs. Margie May Yost, 77, of Springfield, Missouri, daughter of the late Fred L. and Daisy Juanita (Franks) Kisling, was born on November 21, 1943, in rural Sarcoxie, Missouri. She departed this life on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Jerry was raised and graduated from high school in Lodi, Ohio. He worked for many years as a mechanic, retiring in 2015 as the owner/operator of Ol' Truck Repair in Joplin, Missouri.

Margie graduated from high school in Sarcoxie, Missouri. She worked many years as the Medical Staff Coordinator at St. John's Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, retiring in 2010.

Jerry and Margie were united in marriage on June 17, 1962, and together they shared the last fifty-nine years. Altogether, they spent thirty-seven years dedicating themselves to teaching children's church, mostly at Silver Moon Full Gospel Church in Neosho, Missouri. The couple enjoyed living on their farm, traveling, and spending time with their family and friends. One of Margie's favorite pastimes was picking up her sister Mary Jane and driving around "topless" in Margie's beloved Saab convertible. When Jerry retired, he wanted to learn something new, and Margie was finally able to teach him how to vacuum after 50 years, although he never did pick up the "cooking" thing. They will be truly missed by all those who knew and loved them.

Both sets of their parents preceded them in death. Jerry is also preceded in death by his brothers, James Robert Yost and Jack Franklin Yost (Patricia). Margie is also preceded in death by her siblings, Fred Lee Kisling and Pauline Louise Lithicum.

They are survived by their children, James Yost (Michelle), of Sarcoxie, Missouri, Kem Yost of Springfield, Missouri, and Wayne Yost (Nikki), also of Springfield, Missouri; grandchildren, Jerron Yost, Zeke Yost (Caleigh), Elizabeth Workman, Bridget Yost, Kelly Oakes and Joe Franklin (Mary); great-grandchildren, Hayley Moeller, Izak Oakes, Kailey Oakes, Kadence Oakes and Kaprice Oakes. In addition, Margie is survived by her sister, Mary Jane Gericke, of Sarcoxie, and Jerry is survived by his brother, John Yost, of Lodi, Ohio. Together, they are survived by a host of other family and friends.

A Celebration of Life for Jerry and Margie will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Sarcoxie United Methodist Church with James Yost officiating. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Due to pandemic concerns, masks will be required. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either the Sarcoxie United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 177, Sarcoxie, MO 64862, or to Gateway Branson Church, 1440 Hwy 248, Suite Q-432, Branson, MO 65616. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.