Ann Shaver

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Marjorie (Ann) Shaver, 78, Neosho, passed away at her home in Neosho on May 26, 2014. 

Ann was born October 10, 1935 in Sadler, TX to Milton and Ruth Short. Her family moved to Arkansas when she was young, her father was a rural Methodist minister, serving dozens of churches in North Arkansas. As a ten year old, she met her husband to be while her father was pastoring the church in Evening Shade, Arkansas. Ann graduated from high school in Mammoth Springs, AR and obtained her degree at Hendrix College in Conway, AR. She began her career teaching high school English in El Dorado, AR and later in Cassville, MO. In 1959, Ann married Roy Shaver and left teaching to raise her family. The Shavers moved to Neosho in 1968 and Ann returned to teaching in 1976 at East Newton High School, retiring in 1994. Ann was an active member of the Neosho United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday school and participated in United Methodist Women. She volunteered with the Freeman Health System Auxiliary, where she served as president and was honored as volunteer of the year. She enjoyed quilting as a member of the Crowder Soft Stitchers and the Grove Oklahoma Grand Lake Quilting Guild. She was a member of the Fortnightly Study Club and Chapter JO PEO Sisterhood. She was an avid gardener and a wonderful cook, and frequently hosted church and club groups in her home.

 Ann is survived by her husband, Roy Shaver and four children, Mike Shaver, Astoria, NY; Beth Shaver, Nashville, TN; Susan Shaver and husband, Scott Wiederholt, Atlanta, GA and Lisa Shaver, Waco, TX and two grandchildren, Lydia Ann and Eli Christopher Wiederholt. She is also survived by her sister, Evelyn Carter, West Palm Beach, FL and a beloved sister in law, Amy Shaver, Batesville, AR. Ann is preceded in death by her parents and older brother, Jack Short.

SERVICES
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to service time
Friday May 30, 2014, at Neosho United Methodist Church

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Friday May 30, 2014, 11:00 AM at Neosho United Methodist Church