Naida Wills

Naida I. Wills, 81, of Millersville, MO passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Chateau Girardeau. She was born to the late Lloyd and Sarah Smith. She married the love of her life, Adrain Wills on August 8, 1964 at Caney Fork Baptist Church in Millersville, MO.

She was proud homemaker and exceptional cook. Known to made the best fried potatoes, sweet potatoes, peanut brittle, pies and cobbler, which will be greatly missed. She took great pleasure being outside, gardening, quilting, cross-stitching, and canning.

Naida was a Sunday school teacher and member of Caney Fork Baptist Church.

She was survived by her beloved husband, Adrian; Son, David (Connie) Wills of Cape Girardeau; Daughter, Lavanda (Kevin) Scholls or Arnold; Grandchildren, Madison (Jake) Mayfield, Brian Leirer, and Tammy (John) Baliff; great-grandchildren, Josie Mayfield, Madilyn Leirer, Brilea Leirer, and Brittany (Lance) Taylor; Great-great-Grandchildren, Conrad Leirer, Lilly Taylor, Steve Taylor, and Bralee Taylor; Sister, Neidra (the late Don) Borchelt, and sister-in-law’s, Betty Smith and Verla (Jim) Oldham.

She was predeceased by grandson, Hayden Scholl; and sister, Nelta (Loy) Haupt, brothers, Robert Smith and Donald (Joan) Smith.

Visitation will be McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 9:00 am to 12:00pm with Funeral Service officiated by Rev. Don Estes at 12:00pm. Interment will be at Caney Fork Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Caney Fork Cemetery.