Mary Ellen Neff, age 79 of Ozark, formerly of Chadwick, passed away June 12, 2012. She was born February 26, 1933 in Chadwick, the daughter of Charles and Eula Mae (Shelton) Shipman. On November 8, 1953, she was united in marriage to Robert Allen Neff, who preceded her in death. Survivors include: her daughter, Becky Lyon, of Butler, Missouri; two sons, Jerry and Joey Neff of Kansas City, Missouri; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; a sister, Cleta Allen, Chadwick; and two brothers, Farris Shipman, of Chadwick and Paul Wayne Shipman, of Oregon. In addition to her husband, Mary was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Debbie Danner, a son, Doyle Wayne Neff, and a brother, Leo Shipman. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm Saturday in Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-2 pm Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.