Kathryn Shaffer

December 1, 1924 - February 9, 2017

Kathryn Shaffer, 92, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Lincoln County Nursing and Rehab in Troy, MO. She was born on December 1, 1924 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the daughter of James and Clara (Long) Lincoln. Kathryn was united in marriage to William H. Shaffer in Irvington, IL and he preceded her in death in 1982. Kathryn was a Beautician in St. Louis working at numerous beauty shops until the 1970’s and was then an usher at the Fox Theater. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Troy, MO. Kathryn loved ballroom dancing, spending time with her family, especially spoiling her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Debbie Shaffer of Bowling Green, MO, Grandchildren; Robin (Travis) Vandiver of Mohomet, IL, John Sanders of Champaign, IL, Joel Sanders of Champaign, IL Katrina Bagwell of Alabama, Griffin (Christina) Shaffer of Eolia, MO. Numerous Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, sisters, husband, one son, Anthony Shaffer in August of 2016, two daughters, Constance Sappington in June of 2014 and Jacque Sanders in December of 2009. Services will be held at a later date at the Valhalla Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the Charity of Donor’s Choice, in care of KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel; P.O. Box 222, Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermillardkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Ph.(636) 528-8221