Ernestine Applegate

Virginia (Ernestine) Applegate, age 75 of Ozark, passed away in her home on May 22, 2026. She was born on May 27, 1950 in Springfield, the daughter of Virginia Mae Daniels.

Ernestine attended school in Rogersville, then later on moved to Sparta. She resided in Ozark during her later years. 

She worked at the G.E. Factory in the fan motor division. She is survived by her two sisters, Ruth Chadler and Mary Hunt; two daughters, Dana Knight and Sherri Applegate; and a son, James Walker. Ernestine is also survived by four grandchildren: Brittany Thompson and her husband Aaron Sanders, Abbi Pettit, Kevin Walker and his wife Amanda, and Seth Applegate and his fiance' Hope Vandeventer; and three great-grandchildren; Shanun, Kinsley, and Koletin; and several beloved nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her sister, Earline Davis; her brother, Gary Daniels; her parents; her grandparents, Ernest and Eva Daniels who raised her after her mother passed away; and a great grandson, Hunter Walker.

Ernestine was an avid reader. She loved playing video games and solving various types of puzzles. She was the official Christmas meeting hostess, welcoming family into her home every year during the holiday season. She attended First Central Baptist Church. Ernestine loved her family and enjoyed being with them any time she could. She was deeply dedicated to being a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She will always hold a tender and loving place in the hearts of her family.

A memorial service for Ernestine Applegate will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Wade Bridges officiating.

Cremation rites will be accorded by Adams Crematory and arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.