Neva Ann Slump, age 90, of Henderson, Iowa, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society in Red Oak, Iowa. Neva was born May 22, 1933 in Oakland, Iowa, the daughter of Chet and Twyla (Hummel) Yeager. She was raised on a farm near Emerson, Iowa and graduated from Emerson High School in 1951. Neva was united in marriage to DeLaine Slump on February 21, 1952. Four children were born to this union: Merrill, Darry, Debbie, and Chet. DeLaine and Neva lived on a farm near Henderson, Iowa where Neva was an upstanding homemaker, raising her children and working on the farm alongside DeLaine enduring any work that needed to be done. Neva was a longtime member and faithful servant of the Henderson Christian Church where she helped with Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Wednesday night worship and served on countless committees. She belonged to numerous ladies clubs where she enjoyed camaraderie with many lifelong friends. Neva was an accomplished seamstress, gardener, decorator, and was known for her delicious homemade meals and baked goodies. There was always an open invitation for anyone to take a seat at Neva's dining table.

Neva loved spending time with DeLaine at their favorite vacation spot, Lake of the Ozarks, where they hosted family and countless friends with boat rides, card games, and food galore for many years. Spending time with family and friends was dearest to Neva's heart as she cherished the moments they spent with her.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Chet and Twyla Yeager: father-in-law:  Merrill Slump; mother-in-law, Fern Slump Rogers: daughter-in-law, Judy Slump: brother, Wilbur Yeager, sisters-in-law: Jackie Yeager, Lola Yeager, and Carole Slump; and brothers-in-law: Jack Slump and Richard Slump. Survivors include her husband, DeLaine Slump of Henderson, IA; children: Merrill Slump and special friend Sharon Salvo of Henderson, IA; Darry Slump and wife Mary of Red Oak, IA; Debbie Deskin and husband Doug of Urbandale, IA; and Chet Slump and wife Kelly of Omaha, NE; nine grandchildren: Tracy McCormick and husband Matt of Urbandale, IA; Tricia Sciorrotta and husband Andrew of Cumming, IA; Amy DePenning and husband Corey of Urbandale, IA; Jamie Slump of Iowa City, IA; Jeff Slump and wife Krystle of Scottsdale, AZ; Jacob Deskin and wife Maria of West Des Moines, IA; Alyssa Benjamin and husband Thomas of Grimes, IA; Matt Slump of Greenville, SC and Katherine Slump of NYC, NY: nine great-grandchildren: Luke McCormick; Gianna and Isabella Sciorrotta, Brady and Darby DePenning; Nora, Henry and Vivienne Slump and Hayden Deskin; brothers: Norm Yeager of Red Oak, IA and Keith Yeager and special friend Carol Weber of Red Oak, IA; sister-in-law, Lucy Yeager of Red Oak, IA; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A celebration of life funeral will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the Henderson Christian Church in Henderson, Iowa. Burial will take place at the Farm Creek Cemetery at Henderson. Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 PM Monday, December 11, 2023 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel now located at 1995 G Ave, west of Red Oak on old highway 34. Memorials are suggested to the Henderson Christian Church, the Indian Creek Museum, or the Red Oak Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association.

Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel of Red Oak, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.