Ernestene Deatrick

1930-2026

 

 Ernestene Deatrick, 96, of Kahoka, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Clark County Nursing Home.

     She was born March 15, 1930, in her family home in Labelle, Missouri, the daughter of Ernest and Maggie Beard Tripp. Ernestene graduated from Wyaconda High School with the Class of 1947.    

     On November 29, 1947, she was united in marriage to George Deatrick in Memphis, Missouri. He preceded her in death on November 30, 1983, just one day after they celebrated thirty-six years of marriage.

     Ernestene worked as a telephone operator in Neeper and then worked at Sheller-Globe for twenty-three years before her retirement. She was a woman of faith and dedicated her time to teaching Sunday school at Ballard Church. She found great joy in her family and cherished the time she spent with her children, grandchildren, and extended family. Her family was the center of her life, and she will be lovingly remembered for the love and care she gave to those around her.

     Ernestene’s life was defined by her faith, her devotion to her family, and the many relationships she built throughout her 96 years. She leaves behind a beautiful family legacy and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

     She is survived by her son, Dan Deatrick and his wife, Elsie; her daughter, Teresa Worrell and her husband, Keith; grandchildren, Nathan Deatrick (Grace), Levi Deatrick (Carol), Stephen Deatrick (Jennifer), Naomi Shields (Matt), Daniel Deatrick (Lara), Michael Deatrick (Honorah), Kindra Bergman (Randy), Cody Worrell, and Brian Worrell (Chelsie); forty-three great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

     In addition to her husband, George, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son in infancy, Billie Max Deatrick; two great-grandchildren, David Matthew Deatrick and Truly Deatrick; three brothers, James Conrad Tripp, Warren Leonard Tripp, and George Michael Tripp; her sister, Dora Mae Deatrick; foster brother, John B. Johnson; and nephew, Mark Tripp.

     A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 13 at First Baptist Church in Wayland, with Pastor Dan Deatrick officiating. A private family graveside service will be held Friday at Liberty Cemetery in rural Fairmont, Missouri.

     Visitation will be held prior to the service Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, with the family greeting friends during that time.

     Memorials may be made to Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in rural Fairmont.

     Vigen Memorial Home in Kahoka is assisting the family with arrangements.

     Online condolences may be made to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com