Shirley Ann Schaper, 72, of Old Appleton, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
She was born February 15, 1952 in Perryville, MO to Otto W. and Bernice F. (Hennemann) Clements.
Shirley and Thomas E. Schaper were married on October 16, 1976 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek and blessed with forty seven years of marriage.
She was a member of St. Joseph Apple Creek, American Legion Post 133 Auxiliary in Perryville, and Healthpoint Fitness in Cape Girardeau. Shirley was a beautician and homemaker and filled their home with love and laughter. She loved caring for and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends at Healthpoint Fitness.
Survivors include her husband; children, Kacey (Andrew) Seabaugh of Oak Ridge, MO, Tyler Schaper of Perryville, MO, Candice (Stephan) Deckerd of Perryville, MO, Kelsey (Dustin) Deckerd of Daisy, MO; seven grandchildren, Garrett & Allison Seabaugh, Olivia Schaper, Miles Deckerd, Kaelyn, Brayden & Kynlee Deckerd.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Clements.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
Visitation will continue from 9:00 am to 9:45 am on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Thursday, June 20, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek, MO with Rev. Michael Benz officiating.
Burial will be at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Apple Creek.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.