Loretta Mae Colston, 75, of Springfield, MO, passed away August 29, 2017. She was born July 27, 1942, in Fresno, CA, to Lawrence and Edna Boswell.

She served for many years as a Missionette Director in California and worked for Cox South in Springfield. Loretta was always crocheting and loved her cats.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rudy Doric; parents; brother, Robert Boswell; and sister, Carolyn Colston.

Loretta is survived by her husband of 1 ½ years, Tom Colston; daughter, Jennifer Greves and husband Sean; step-son, Mica and wife Sherry; six grandchildren, Andrew, Anna, Ashley, Alyssa, Hailey and Elijah; and a host of dear friends that will miss her greatly.

Visitation will be held from 12-1 PM, with services following at 1 PM, Friday, September 1, 2017, in the Maranatha Chapel. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery.