Carolyn Shear, 77, Blue Eye, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023.
She was born September 18, 1945, in Rochester, New York to Michael and Genevieve (Geraci) Petitto.
Carolyn married Lawrence “Skip” Victor Shear, Jr., on August 23, 1969.
She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She taught preschool at Brookdale Presbyterian Church for 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband; son, Brian Shear (Renee); daughter, Jennifer Shear; brothers, Robert Petitto and John Petitto (Virginia).
Mass of Christian Burial and Public Livestream 1:30 P.M. Friday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
