Shirley Mae (Sullivan) Kephart, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024.
She was born October 23, 1932 in St. Joseph, Missouri, where she lived her entire life.
Mrs. Kephart was married to John Blair Kephart on October 10, 1952. He preceded her in death on October 30, 2011.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Roy Edward and Hazel Elizabeth (Gardner) Sullivan.
Survivors include daughters, Peggy Sue Unruh of Peabody, Ks, Rebecca Kephart of St. Joseph, MO and son, Edward Kephart of St. Joseph, MO; 6 grandchildren, Ruth Ann Unruh of Bradenton, FL, Rebecca (Unruh) Schmidtberger of Whitewater, KS, Daniel Unruh of Burns, KS, Rachel Gfeller of Peabody, KS, Taylor Kephart of Belton, MO, and Amanda Kephart of Lacey, WA; great-grandchildren, Michael Unruh, Adrian and Julian Williams, Annalise Jackson, Alyssa, Kaylee, and Corryn Schmidtberger, Abby and Caden Gfeller, Elliott, Austynn, Luke, Zeke, and Cole Unruh; great-great grandchildren, Charli and Camilla Unruh.
She was a graduate of Central High School and attended St. Joe Junior College and the Gard Business University.
She was employed by Kresge’s Diner, Larabee Milling Co. and Penney’s Department Store.
Shirley was a member of the First Christian Church, Stamp Club, Shirley Club, Sweet Adelines, Railroad Old Timers, Gem and Mineral Rock Club. She was also an avid gardener.
Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 1, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
