Carmen Laverne Propst

She was born on October 11, 1931 in Allenville, Mo, to the late Elbert Howard and Flossie Cramer Vance. She married Fred Marion Propst on August 31, 1948 and he preceded her in death on January 8th, 2005. She was also preceded in death by a son Gary Propst and a brother Don Vance.

Carmen was raised a Southern Baptist, She was a member of First Baptist Church in Delta Mo. and attended Hooe Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Delta Senior Citizens. She loved to quilt and embroidery.

She is survived by a daughter Carolyn (Kenneth) Shoemaker of Advance, Mo. one brother Bill Vance of Delta, Mo. two sisters, Violet (Lewis) Ware of Delta, Mo and Bessie Jane Grojean, of Cape Girardeau, Mo. five grandsons, Kenny Lee Shoemaker, Jason (Jen) Propst, Jamie “ Joe” (Theresa) Shoemaker, Justin (Kristy) Shoemaker and Hunter (Reanna Coomer) Shoemaker, eight great-grandchildren Jacob, Samuel, and Elijah Shoemaker, Matthew and Hannah Propst, Katrina Strouth, Kolyn and Lennon Shoemaker and a great-granddaughter due in November.

Friends may call after 5:00 pm Tuesday at Amick Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, Mo.

Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday at the Chapel with Rev. Phil Thompson and Rev. Randy Conn officiating. Burial will be at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson, Mo.