Karen Farnsworth White

Karen Farnsworth White, age 68 of Ozark, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015. She was born April 6, 1946 in Susquehanna, PA, to parents Phil B. and Claudine Farnsworth. On profession of faith, Karen was baptized and became a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Ozark. She loved her church and was faithful in sending cards and goodies to church members which was a big part of her life. Karen graduated from high school in Carlisle, IA and graduated from Nursing School in Reeds Spring, MO. She worked many years as an LPN in area hospitals and nursing homes. Her passion was caring for others. Survivors include: A son Aaron Shoemaker and wife Sheila of Fulton MO; a daughter Lisa Lea Stout and husband Jared of Dallas, TX; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her mother, Claudine Farnsworth; a sister, Penny Friesen and children Rebecca Sue Braden, Johnny Walker and Daniel Walker; a brother A. Phil Farnsworth and wife Virginia and their children, Birdie, DeeDee, Ashley Philip, and Robert Farnsworth; a brother Lowell Eric Farnsworth and two daughters Monique and Chelsea Farnsworth. Karen was preceded in death by her father, Phil B. Farnsworth, a nephew Shawn Farnsworth; and husbands Virgil White and Paul Shoemaker. Funeral services will be 2:30 PM Wednesday, February 25, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Gary Mitchener officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday in the funeral home. A memorial in Karen's name has been set up at Empire Bank in Ozark.