The Richmond News, Feb. 3, 2023

Darline Shaffer, 95, of Orrick died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at Liberty Hospital. Darline was born on June 4, 1927, in Lebanon, the daughter of LeRoy and Emma Belle (McVey) Lewis. She was first united in marriage to Earl Carroll of Lebanon on Jan. 26, 1945. He preceded her in death in 1988. She was then united in marriage to Robert Shaffer of Liberty on Jan. 16, 1990. He preceded her in death on Nov. 17, 2020.

Survivors include two daughters, Rita Louise (Ronnie) Deckard of Springfield and Cheri Lynn (Scott) Clark of Orrick; one stepdaughter, Terry Lynn (Kenneth) Evans of Kearney; one stepson, Mitch (Serena) Shaffer of Tallahassee, Fla.; and seven grandchildren, Risa (David) Owrey, Cari (Brandon) Wegge, Christopher (Jennifer) Clark, Matthew (Elizabeth) Shaffer, Seth (Ashley) Shaffer, Ben Evans and Kyle Evans.

Also surviving are 10 great-grandchildren, Martin Owrey, Madison Owrey, Avery Clark, Ryder Clark, Clark Wegge, Sloane Wegge, Hudson Shaffer, Stella Shaffer, Marley Shaffer and Clara Shaffer; two sisters-in-law, Helen Lupo and Betty Lewis; and a niece, Debbie Sears.

She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; and three brothers, James, William and Robert Lewis.

Darline was reared and educated first in Lebanon, then in Kansas City. She was a proud member of the Cherokee Nation.

She was of the Christian faith. Darline held various jobs over the years – secretary, bookkeeper, business owner, seamstress, schoolteacher and candy stripe nurse. She was active in many clubs and organizations.

Darline was an avid bowler and won many awards in the leagues she bowled in. She loved traveling, was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and matriarch of the family. Darline enjoyed watching the Royals and Chiefs play. She was a strong and determined, young-at-heart 95-year-old who enjoyed a good glass of wine.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home; 507 E. Main St.-P.O. Box 190; Richmond, MO 64085.

Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, in North Lawn Cemetery in Salem. Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond was in charge of the arrangements.

Please share your memories of Darline with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.