Effie Lou Moss
Funeral services for Effie Lou Moss, 98, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Moss passed away peacefully at her home on January 19, 2026.
Effie Lou was born on October 3, 1927, in Thomasville, Missouri, to Alva Walter Willard and Grace Willard (Hammond). She grew up with strong values of faith, family, and hard work that shaped the rest of her life. On July 4, 1946, she married the love of her life, James O. Moss, in Salem, Arkansas. Together they built a life marked by commitment, perseverance, and devotion to family. Effie Lou was a longtime business owner, proudly owning and operating Effie Lou’s Beauty Shop for 49 years. Through her work, she not only styled hair but also formed lasting friendships, offering kindness, conversation, and care to countless people in her community. Outside of work, Effie Lou found great joy in sewing, crocheting, and making quilts, many of which became treasured gifts for loved ones. She enjoyed canning, cooking, writing letters, and sending cards, always finding ways to stay connected with family and friends. Above all else, she cherished time spent with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, who lovingly called her “Nan.” Effie Lou dedicated her life to the Lord at the age of 16, a decision that guided her throughout her years. Later in life, she attended Cornerstone Family Worship, where she continued to grow in faith and fellowship.
She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, strong work ethic, creative hands, and deep love for her family. Effie Lou’s life was one of quiet faithfulness, leaving a legacy that will be carried on by generations to come.
She is survived by three children, Beverly Sue Watkins and husband, Jerry of West Plains, Alvin Moss and wife, Millie of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Aleeta Eberle and husband, Kevin of West Plains; six grandchildren, Nathan Moss and wife, Khara, Kimberly Clinton and husband, Gary Clinton II, Bryan Webers and wife, Rene, Amanda Flowers, Jennifer Mihalevich and husband, Matt, and Sarah Moad and husband, Dustin; thirteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Daffron and husband, David; one aunt, Mayme Foster; one sister-in-law, Verna Lee Moss, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Her parents and husband preceded her in death.
Burial will be at Mt. Calm Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Bible Society or Mt. Calm Cemetery, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.