Marita Kay Mendenhall, 65, of Salem, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri.
Memorial Gathering will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Private Burial will be held in the Dry Fork Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri.
Marita is survived by her loving daughter: Jonita Drury and husband Justin of Salem, MO; mother: Marcia Craft and husband Bobby Gene of Salem, MO; father: Dolphie J. Mendenhall of Salem, MO; partner: Bob McConnell of Salem, MO; brother: Michael Mendenhall and Jeanette Lowrance of Corpus Christie, TX; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.
Preceding her in death was her sister: Rebecca Craft Delaney.
Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Marita Mendenhall to Russell House and left with Wilson Mortuary. Memorial Envelopes will be available.
