Ola Mae Deffendall

Ola Mae Deffendall, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

She was born on August 08, 1943, in Stoddard County, Missouri to Jessie Deffendall and Ola (Smith) Deffendall.

Ola Mae was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff. She enjoyed coloring and spending time with her family.

Ola Mae is survived by two brothers, Edward Deffendall of Reeves, Missouri, and Gene Deffendall of Van Buren, Missouri; and two sisters Dorothy O’Kelley of Poplar Bluff, and Doris Kalkbrenner of Poplar Bluff. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Ola Deffendall. A host of family and friends survive.

Visitation will be held at 10:300 at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel with Brother Kenny Durham officiating. Interment will follow funeral service at Poplar Bluff City Cemetery. Fitch- Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with all funeral arrangements.

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