Stella L. (Neaveill) Longest, 75, of Evansville, formally Posey County, passed away on July 15, 2022, at North Park Nursing Center. Stella was born on April 30, 1947, the daughter of Carl & Maxine Neaveill. She was married to Raymond Longest and he preceded her in death.

Stella was born and raised in Posey County before moving to Evansville. She was a proud foster mother to many children and ran a home daycare out of her house. She loved children and especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the Calvary Temple Church in Evansville. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter and sister.

Stella is survived by her children, Vicky Neaveill, Jenny (Jeff) Carter, Michelle (Everett) Payne, Bobby (Gina) Longest, Cindy (Steve) Robb, and Matthew Longest; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, siblings, Brenda (Ronald) Nosko, Carla (Pat) Manzi, Stephan Neaveill, and Gregory (Menlinda) Neaveill; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by, parents, husband, sisters, Cindy Neaveill, and Debbie Pointer; and nephew, David Nosko.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00 pm on July 18, 2022, at the Denning Family Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, with Rev. Neil Hartzell officiating. Visitation will take place from 4:00 until time of service. Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com