Loretta Joyce Ferguson

BRANSON Loretta Joyce Ferguson, of Branson, formerly of Fredericktown, entered into eternal rest on July 18, 2021, at Cox Medical Center in Branson at the age of 73. Born on October 27, 1947, in Womack, Missouri to the late Alfred William and Letha (Crites) Weatherington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her parents-in-law, Theodore and Audell Ferguson, sister-in-law, Brenda Sales and her brother-in-law, Dale Sandlin. Loretta is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Floyd Ferguson, her children, Lora Lynn (and husband Ricardo) Ferguson Montoya of Rogers, AR and Timothy Floyd (and wife Amy) Ferguson of Bentonville, AR, her grandchildren, Cody (and wife Mindy) McCarver, Clayton (and wife Sarah) Ferguson, Carter Ferguson, and Chase Ferguson, her siblings, Pat Sandlin, Leora (and husband Ted) Kay, Alfreda Winick, Pamela (and husband Jerry) Ward, and Al (and wife Terri) Weatherington, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends. Loretta retired from her nursing career after 25 years, working most recent at Cox Medical Center in Branson. She previously worked at Mineral Area Hospital and Presbyterian Manor. She was a member of Skyline Baptist Church in Branson and formerly attended Meadow Heights Baptist Church of Fredericktown and Crossroads First Church of God. She enjoyed spending time at home with her family and gardening. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021, from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Visitation will resume on Sunday at 12:00pm until time of funeral service at 1:00pm in the Cozean Chapel with Dr. Michael Head officiating. Interment to follow at the Ferguson Farm Cemetery. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to Skyline Baptist Church, 949 MO-165, Branson, MO 65616. View the video tribute, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com Visitation Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Saturday, July 24, 2021 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Visitation Resumes Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Sunday, July 25, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Funeral Service Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Sunday, July 25, 2021 1:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640