Lori S. Kneir, age 49 of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Lori was born on August 18, 1975 in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Bobby and Gloria (Holmes) Halfacre. She married David Kneir on December 27, 2011 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and he survives in Williamsville, Missouri.

In addition to her husband, Lori is survived by her parents, Bobby and Gloria Halfacre of Salem; daughter, Lucretia Halfacre of Springfield, Missouri; son, Zach Brake of Springfield, Missouri; step son, Derek Kneir and wife Dortha of Cottage Grove, Minnesota; granddaughter, Danica Kneir; four sisters, Rhonda Blakeney and husband Jim of Taylorsville, Mississippi, Cheri Diss and husband Kevin of Alma, Melinda Hess and husband Kenny of Centralia, and Jessica Richards and husband Craig of Opdyke; a special nephew, Barrett Richards and several other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Tom Brake; an infant brother; and her grandparents, Ethel and Lee Holmes and Jesse and Wanda Halfacre.

Lori had an infectious personality and a genuine passion for people. She spent nine years working as a traveling nurse, with six of those years spent alongside her daughter, taking contracts across the country and around the world. Lori was deeply fond of her current position at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She found joy in caring for others and was known for her compassion by those she treated. In her free time, Lori enjoyed crafting, exploring the outdoors, and, above all, cherishing time with her family. She had a great love for animals, but her greatest love was always for her children.

Celebration of life services for Lori Kneir will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem. There will be a time of visitation on Wednesday from 2:00p.m. until the time of the service. Online condolences and memories can be left at www.CrouseFH.com.