Neva Douglas 1933-2026

Neva N. Douglas, 92, of Mission, formerly of Netawaka, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Trustwell of Shawnee Mission, with family by her side.

She was born Dec. 12, 1933, in Osage County, the daughter of Elmer N. and Cathryn (Morris) Seastrom. She was raised in Burlingame and lived in Jackson County for more than 65 years.

Neva worked for Hallmark Cards in Topeka for three years and was a cook and bus driver at Jackson Heights school, retiring after 22 years. She attended the Netawaka United Methodist Church, was a member of Banner Grange Fifth Degree and Home Circle Club.

She married Morris D. Douglas on July 22, 1953, in Holton; he preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 2011, after 58 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Cathryn Seastrom; three sons, Dennis D. Douglas, Rick D. Douglas and John W. Douglas; seven sisters, Iona L. Windsor, Lucille Windsor, Mabel Collier, Opal J. Slusser, Naomi Tucker, Dora Couch and Dorothy Sheer; five brothers, Earl R. Seastrom, Walt Seastrom, Art Seastrom, Wayne Seastrom and Garold Seastrom; and a great-grandson, Conrad (Chris and Courtney).

Survivors include two sons, Ron J. Douglas (Kathy) of Tonganoxie and Rusty L. Douglas (Pam) of Mayetta; a daughter, Kathryn Douglas (John Habernal) of Mission; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a sister Margie Prescott of Burlingame.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in Netawaka Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to funeral service. Neva will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to Jackson County Friends of Hospice or Netawaka United Methodist Church, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

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