Jessica Nadine Thrasher Baucom, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

She was born on June 26, 1942, in Texas, to William “Bill” Morales and Etlyl (Gardner) Morales.

Nadine enjoyed canning her vegetables from her garden, painting, sewing, crocheting. She also raised cattle, pigs, and sheep. Her favorite time of the week was Sunday family dinners.

Nadine is survived by one son, Donald Lee Thrasher; two daughters, Barbara (Larry) Simpson, and Donna (Norman) Mikels; one brother, Bobby Morales; ten grandchildren, Bill Peterson, Jr., Blinda Duncan, Norman Mikel, Jr., Sandra Renee Haldeman, Johnathon Thrasher, David Perkins, Paul Dalton, Mathew Dalton, Amy Everett, and Donna Fair; several great grandchildren; and many great great grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by his parents, Bill and Etlyl Morales; one daughter, Tina Dalton; and one grandchild, Bruce Peterson. A host of family and friends survive.

Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel at 366 College Street, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. with John Bradshaw officiating. Interment will follow funeral service at Qulin City Cemetery. Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with all arrangements.

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