Elizabeth Laverne Gist

Elizabeth Laverne Gist, age 45, of Nixa, passed away July 31, 2013. She was born December 8, 1967, the daughter of Ray and Lola Lee. On May 27, 1995, she and the love of her life, Randy Gist, were united in marriage. Elizabeth graduated from Everest College as a Nurse Assistant. In addition to the medical field, she had worked for B&E Printing, and was events coordinator for Box Car Willie Theatre. She loved her family and always looked forward to entertaining her grandchildren. She also had enjoyed playing pool and keeping busy with her dogs, Toby and Mylee. Survivors include: Two daughters, Bobbie Mosier and husband Matt of Ozark, and Ashley Clark and fianc� Shawn Sampson of Springfield; three grandchildren, Bailey, Kaylynn, and Houston; her mother-in-law, Lucille Gist; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Her husband and soul mate, Randy, preceded her in death in 2008. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her father-in-law, Robert Gist. A graveside funeral will be 2:30 PM Monday, August 5, in McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be from noon until 2:00 PM Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.