Fern Marie Stevenson - Davis

Fern Marie (Kaderly) Stevenson - Davis was born March 24, 1941, in Lamar, Missouri, the oldest of seven children born to Henry and Opal Kaderly, and departed this life on June 21, 2026, in Lockwood, Missouri, at the age of 85.

Fern graduated from Golden City High School with the Class of 1959 and married Bobby Lee Stevenson on May 20 of that same year. To this union, one son, JD, was born. Following Bobby’s death in 2008, Fern married Kenneth Davis in August of 2010, who also preceded her in death.

Throughout her life, Fern was known for her strong work ethic and caring nature. She worked as a seamstress for Big Smith for 19½ years and later as a draftsman for Finley Engineering for 29½ years. During retirement, she continued serving others by working as a cashier at Summer Fresh, providing care through Hospice, and serving as a dining room hostess at McDonald’s.

Fern and Bobby spent their early years together in Golden City but made their home in Lamar for most of their married life. At the time of her passing, Fern was a faithful member of Milford Christian Church.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, JD and Karen Stevenson of Bolivar, Missouri; granddaughters, Marci Stevenson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Lexie Thomason and husband Dustin of Springfield, Illinois; one great-grandson, Strider Thomason; one sister, Susie Howland and husband Larry; one brother, Jake Kaderly and wife Kay; one sister, Henry Etta Howell; sisters-in-law, Pam Kaderly, Bonnie Parker, and Leota Stump; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Fern was preceded in death by her husbands, Bobby Stevenson and Kenneth Davis; her parents, Henry and Opal Kaderly; her stepmother, Ethel Kaderly; her in-laws, Clarence and Agnes Stevenson; sisters, Phyllis Rice and Pauline Bemis; brother, Rick Kaderly; and five brothers-in-law.

The family extends sincere appreciation to the staff of Good Shepherd Nursing Home for their care and compassion during the last 4½ years of Fern’s life, as well as to the many visitors from Milford Christian Church whose kindness and support meant so much.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Daniel Funeral Home with burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lamar, Missouri.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested and may be made payable to the American Diabetes Association in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com