Wilma DeShazo
Funeral services for Wilma Lodema DeShazo, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 18, 2014 at the First Baptist Church of West Plains under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. DeShazo died 12:15 p.m., Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. She was born November 29, 1931 at Thayer, Missouri to William Wiley Stapleton and Thelma Lodema Shepard Stapleton. On June 25, 1950, she was married at the Amy Union Chapel at Hocomo, Missouri to Wayne DeShazo. Mrs. DeShazo was a long time representative for Stanley Home Products; she was a member of the Amy Union Workers and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Mrs. DeShazo was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Plains.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne DeShazo, of the family home; five children, Bruce DeShazo, wife, Anna, Glenpool, Oklahoma, Michael DeShazo, wife, Lori, Rocheport, Missouri, Larry DeShazo, Diana Brown, husband, Danny and Melinda Brenton, husband, Bryan, all of West Plains, Missouri; twelve grandchildren, Kevin DeShazo, wife, Megan, Michael DeShazo, Jr., Christopher DeShazo, Lance DeShazo, Crystal DeShazo, Carly DeShazo, Daniel DeShazo, Austin DeShazo, Devin Brown, wife, Amanda, Danielle Brown, Makayla Ray and Brandy Woody; eight great-grandchildren; and several special nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her parents and two brothers, J.W. Stapleton and William Stapleton, precede her in death.
Mrs. DeShazo was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; God , family and friends were her life.
Visitation will be from 4:30 until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 17th, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Homeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Homeland Cemetery or Amy Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home
Mike and Diana Pace
August 15, 2014 @ 4:28 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Diana, Danny and family ~ and the enter DeShazo family. She was a very special lady and was such a sweet friend to my mother and our family. May God grant you with comfort and peace.
Ron and Lois Raymond and Family
August 16, 2014 @ 12:09 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be greatly missed. She was one of the bright “spots” in our lives and always brought a smile to our faces.
Judy Hanshaw
August 16, 2014 @ 9:19 pm
Diana,
I don’t think I ever told you about how I knew your mother. I met her back in the 70’s at a Stanley Party at my neighbor’s. She never forgot me and we have had many conversations over the years. The last was not long ago, either right before or right after we went to Florida. She was a special lady!!! Always had a smile and ready to talk. I have thought of you many times the last few days and want you to know that Kenny and I send our deepest sympathy, love and prayers. May God bless and comfort you and your family. It does get easier, but that very special bond will always live in your heart. Our love and prayers Judy and Kenny Hanshaw
Debbie Shepard Holloway
August 17, 2014 @ 12:25 am
My heart, thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you during this time and times to come. My world, as I know is yours, is dimmer without Wilma in it to share and show her love .to each of us.
Vicki Cooper
August 17, 2014 @ 6:07 pm
I will never forget your pretty smile and your wonderful hugs. I always looked forward to visiting with you. You will always hold a special place in my memory and my heart. It meant so much when you would speak of L.J. Your family has been a big part of my family growing up at Amy. No more worries, no more pain, and a new body is what you have now. Love you forever, Wilma. Gods Speed.
Deloris Bennett
August 17, 2014 @ 7:25 pm
My thoughts and prayers to all the family. Appreciate having Wilma in my life while I was growing up ! Great memories
Gail and Wayne Sowell
August 21, 2014 @ 7:35 am
Danielle and Family….we are thinking of you during the loss of your grandmother. We always enjoyed visiting with your grandparents when we would see them out shopping or wherever we might meet them. Wilma always had that special smile and was so much fun to talk with. There is a special bond between grandparents and grandchildren and I know you will miss her greatly. Please give our condolences to your family and God bless all of you.