Anita Ann Peoples

Graveside services for Anita Ann Peoples, 64, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Union Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Peoples passed away at 12:46 p.m., Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She was born January 5, 1961, to Ralph Decker and Deloris Croney Decker. Mrs. Peoples worked as a Registered Nurse for over thirty years; she also worked as an EMT with South Howell County Ambulance and volunteered with the Brandsville Fire Department for over ten years. Mrs. Peoples also volunteered at the West Plains Senior Center for many years, serving on the board as treasurer and oversaw the Bingo board. She loved traveling, spending time with family and planning the next vacation. Anita enjoyed history, genealogy, crocheting, playing dominoes and card games. Mrs. Peoples was a lifetime member of Brandsville Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Peoples, of the family home; three children, Trista Decker and significant other, Justin Comstock, West Plains, Renita Maloy and husband, Michael, West Plains and Dalton Peoples and wife, Bobbi, Caulfield, Missouri; one sister, Karen Yarbrough, West Plains; thirteen grandchildren; her mother-in-law, Brenda Peoples, West Plains; three brothers-in-law, Timmy Peoples, West Plains, Johnny Peoples, Gulf Shores, Alabama and Jimmy Peoples, Rolla, Missouri; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her parents, one granddaughter, Serenity and father-in-law, James Peoples, preceded her in death.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Caulfield Membership Fire Department and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Anna Brauer
February 4, 2025 @ 2:01 pm
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family
Don Prantl
February 4, 2025 @ 2:21 pm
A wonderful person who continued to express her love and faith in spite of hardships she endured. She is already missed!
Debra Shannon Pettit
February 4, 2025 @ 3:12 pm
I worked with Anita when she was a nurse, and we renewed our friendship at the Senior Citizen’s Center, where I enjoyed our weekly visits every Friday afternoon at Bingo. She will be missed by so many people. My heart goes out to her family.
Debra R Sloan
February 4, 2025 @ 6:17 pm
Anita was my cousin we grew up together went to school together worked at the nursing homes together chased tornadoes together we just had a big old blast so sorry for the loss to the family Love you all and will keep you in my prayers she’s in a better place Yes it’s going to be hard but remember she’s not suffering no more Love you kids and when I get home I will try to find you guys and see you my best wishes to you all
Christine Thompson
February 4, 2025 @ 7:50 pm
To Anita’s Family
I enjoyed visiting with Anita while I was supervising the Senior Center employees through our agency. She was so passionate in the volunteer work she did at the center. Anita had many good ideas and always kept the senior’s wellbeing foremost in her mind and heart. I can’t imagine the great loss her passing is to your family, the center and the community. I am so sorry and will keep you in my prayers as you move through this difficult time.?
Christine Thompson
February 4, 2025 @ 7:52 pm
To Anita’s Family
I enjoyed visiting with Anita while I was supervising the Senior Center employees through our agency. She was so passionate in the volunteer work she did at the center. Anita had many good ideas and always kept the senior’s wellbeing foremost in her mind and heart. I can’t imagine the great loss her passing is to your family, the center and the community. I am so sorry and will keep you in my prayers as you move through this difficult time.
elizabeth june newton
February 4, 2025 @ 9:50 pm
i grew up with Anita, she is my cousin, we went to Howell valley together, I went to her church, awesome church, Thought we were great friends. june white newton
Dustin W Mahan
February 5, 2025 @ 11:18 am
Peoples and family, I’m sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Amber Redburn
February 5, 2025 @ 11:24 am
To the Peoples Families and Karen Yarbrough & Family,
I want to extend my Deepest Sympathy to each of you on the passing of Anita. I got to know Anita through working for political candidates and was a great volunteer in doing these political activities. So very sorry for her passing. At this time may God provide peace, comfort, strength, and encouragement to each of you. All of you will be in my daily prayers and thoughts. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Mrs. Amber(Cozort)Redburn