Monte Housley

Monte Housley, son of the late Thomas Argle and Florence Jane (Helsley) Housley, was born July 30, 1942, in Owens. He went to his home in Heaven on Aug. 25, 2024, in Springfield, at the age of 82. Monte grew up in the Owens community and graduated with the Mountain Grove High School Class of 1959. He was united in marriage to Diana Blanton in 1961. Two children were born to this union, Sonya and Wes. Later in life, Monte was united in marriage to Sandra Yarber, and gained four bonus children, Wesley, Annette, Loretta and Anthony. Following high school, Monte began working at the creamery in Cabool. He then worked for a time with Colonial Bread Company and later began a career with Show-Me Power Electric Cooperative, working there for over 30 years, eventually becoming Line Foreman. In his spare time, Monte enjoyed playing golf and going hunting and fishing. His most treasured time was that spent with his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who leaves a great legacy of family to follow in his footsteps. Monte loved Jesus and was saved and baptized. He was a long-time member of Rock Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. His ornery yet kind spirit was unmatchable, providing countless smiles, laughs, and memories that will be treasured for a lifetime. Monte is now worshiping at the feet of Jesus and will be waiting to see his family and friends on that glad reunion day.
Besides his parents, Monte was preceded in death by one son, Wes Crisp; one granddaughter, Tressa Ratterree; one brother, Shelby Housley; and one sister-in-law, Virginia Housley. Monte is survived by his loving wife, Sandy Housley; five children, Sonya Everett and husband, Bud, of Ava; Wes Housley and wife, LeeAnne, of Grapeland, Texas; Annette Burt, of Broken Arrow, Okla.; Lorretta Ellis and husband, Donnie, of Manes; and Anthony Crisp and wife, Mandy, of Seymour; grandchildren, Jessica (and Jesse) Woolman, Bethany (and Coby) Murrill, Whitney (and Josh) Wendler, Wesley Trey (and Shelbie) Everett, Aaron (and Emily) Everett, WJ Housley, Weston (and Brooke) Crisp, Amanda (and Jeremy) Wadsworth, Austin (and Erika) Burt, Ethan (and Jade) Ellis, Lorissa (and Kaleb) Simpson, Sarah Humbyrd, Isabella Bennett, and Emberly Crisp; great-grandchildren, Peyton, Addison, Cooper, Stella, Gus, Palmer, Ivy, Cal, Matt, Ella, Bowen, Fynn, Gatlyn, Kacey, Colton, Bentley, Tucker, Jordan, and Deja May; and many other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly. Funeral services for Monte Housley were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in the Rock Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, Norwood, with the Rev. Randy Gaddis and the Rev. Charles Felker officiating. Special songs were “I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You” by Jamie Guilliams and “Look For Me At Jesus’ Feet” by Kaylee Felker accompanied by Bernetta Williams on piano. Chris Emery, James Taylor, Howard Carter, Trey Everett, WJ Housley and Aaron Everett served as pallbearers. Burial was in the Rock Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home of Mountain Grove. Online condolences: www.craighurttfuneralhome.com.