(From Clark Funeral Home)Sheila Ann Carnes was born On January 10, 1954, in Lamar, Missouri, the daughter of Ottie and Mildred Imogene (Dabbs) Lawson. She entered into rest at the age of 71, on November 29, 2025, in Joplin Missouri, after a sudden stroke.
Sheila was a lifelong Carthage area resident. She treasured her decades of service in the Precious Moments family, where she worked her way up from Tour Guide to Human Resources.
Sheila was an avid scrap-booker, card-maker and crafter, recording the lives of her boys’ every adventure. She was a talented photographer, loved taking pictures and won several photography contests. Sheila was a dedicated band Mom.
Hours and hours of serving Carthage Band kids at events, parades and out of state trips brought joy and purpose to her life. The second half of life she devoted to being "Mema", treasuring time spent with her family.
Mema is survived by two grandsons, Connor Carnes of Carthage and Coltyn Carnes of Neosho, and her daughter-in-law, Keri Sowder of Neosho. She is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved son, Jeffrey Carnes.
Hours and hours of serving Carthage Band kids at events, parades and out of state trips brought joy and purpose to her life. The second half of life she devoted to being "Mema", treasuring time spent with her family.
Mema is survived by two grandsons, Connor Carnes of Carthage and Coltyn Carnes of Neosho, and her daughter-in-law, Keri Sowder of Neosho. She is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved son, Jeffrey Carnes.
A Celebration of Life will be held, Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm at Calvary Baptist Church in Carthage, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Carthage High School Band c/o Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, Missouri 64850.
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