Karen Sue Mummert, age 65, of Sedalia, formerly of Laurie, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born September 7, 1952, in Warrensburg, Missouri, a daughter of the late Roy A. and Minnie Hannah (Marxen) Moore.
On September 6, 1974, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Mummert who preceded her in death on March 4, 1998.
Karen was a 1970 graduate of Warrensburg High School. Following graduation, she graduated from cosmetology school in Warrensburg. She was employed at the Morgan County Library for many years until she was no longer able to work due to her health. When her children were young, she enjoyed volunteering her time as a Girl Scout and Boy Scout leader.
Karen is survived by her children, Tanya Shaumeyer of Sedalia, Missouri and Brian Mummert of Laurie, Missouri; grandchildren, Steven Allison, Mackenzie Shaumeyer and Mallory Mummert; sisters, Mary Ann Bratten of Lebanon, Missouri and Kathryn Perron of Centerview, Missouri and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Don Moore and Roy A. Moore, Jr. and sister, Laura Bailey.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 7th, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel. Graveside services and interment will follow in Garber Memorial Estates. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Tanya Shaumeyer in Karen’s memory.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.
