Neoma Fay Houck, 87, of Sarcoxie, Missouri passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Spring River Christian Village in Joplin, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family.

Neoma was born on January 6, 1931 in Sarcoxie, Missouri to the union of the late Elbert and Edith (Kissling) Houck. Neoma was a lifelong area resident of Sarcoxie and was a 1949 graduate of Sarcoxie High School. She worked many for Juvenile Shoe until retirement. Neoma was a very hard worker and a dedicated employee. She enjoyed attending family sporting events and visiting with family and friends. Neoma will truly be missed by all those that knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Juanita Long, Lorena Haworth and Carl Houck, Sr.

Neoma is survived by her two sisters, Loretta Riddle of Carthage, Missouri and Mavor Block, of Sarcoxie, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Graveside funeral services for Neoma are 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Dudman Cemetery with Clifford Block serving as officiant. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers will be family and friends. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.co . Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.