Nancy Ellen Joeckel Knight

Nancy Ellen Joeckel Knight, loving mom and nana, and a 2011 Joplin tornado survivor passed on Jan. 21, 2026, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield after a brief illness, with her son Joshua and daughter-in-law Jessica Worm by her side.
Born at St Vincent’s Hospital in Monett on Dec. 1, 1952, she was baptized into St. John’s Lutheran Church, Monett, on the same day. She later confirmed her faith at St. John’s on April 3, 1966.
A 1970 Monett High School graduate, she married her high school sweetheart (Frederick Worm) on June 27, 1970.
She spent most of her life as a business owner in the Transportation Industry, and even held a CDL.
She is preceded in death by both parents, Edgar and Esther Joeckel, of Monett.
She is survived by her love Brad Baum, of the home in Branson; son Joshua and daughter-in-law Jessica Worm, of Monett; four grandchildren. Also, four bonus grandchildren. She leaves three great-grandsons; as well as her three brothers, Benjamin Joeckel, of Exeter, Mark Joeckel, of Joplin and John Joeckel, of Summertown, Tenn.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett.