Nancy Capps

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Nancy Kay Capps, age 81, of Harrison, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, in Harrison. Nancy was born November 13, 1944, in Webb City, Missouri to  George Warren and Alma Ruth (Eldred) Capps. 

She spent her early years in the Carl Junction and Alba, Missouri areas, where she grew up surrounded by  siblings, cousins, and the familiar comforts of country life. Some of her fondest childhood memories were made at the river with brothers, sisters, and cousins as they enjoyed adventures of growing up in a large family. 

Nancy married Joseph Max Shrum on September 11, 1965. Together, they raised their family and
welcomed two children, Chris and Tracy. Much of Nancy’s adult life was spent in Dade County, Missouri, where she built a home, raised her children, worked, and made memories that would remain
part of her family’s story for years.

Throughout her working years, Nancy held several positions, including jobs at Food Fair Supermarket in  Greenfield, Missouri, JC Penney, and North Arkansas College. She experienced many chapters of life, lived in different communities, and embraced the changes along the way, always remaining true to
herself. 

Nancy was married to Willard Dunn until his death in 2009. 

Nancy was a spunky, witch loving lady. She brought so much personality, spirit and magic into our
lives. She was a quirky and one-of-a-kind individual. She had her own way of looking at the world and
her own ideas about how things should be done. She loved her family and had a personality that kept life interesting. She enjoyed wandering through thrift stores and flea markets, always curious about what  treasures might be waiting to be discovered. She also enjoyed going out to eat with her group of sisters, watching old movies, and spending time gardening. 

Nancy appreciated the little things that made life enjoyable, whether it was a good meal, a familiar old
movie, a bargain waiting to be found, or something new to add to her garden. She was a woman with her own  opinions, interests, and quirks, and those who knew her will remember her in their own special way. 

Life with Nancy was rarely dull, and she leaves behind a lifetime of stories, memories, and moments that will continue to be shared by those who loved her. 

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, George Capps, Alma Ruth (Eldred) Capps Nally and Gerald  Nally:, husbands, Joseph Shrum and Willard Dunn; Infant son, Michael Le Bailey, (July 3, 1962-July 6,  1962; brothers, Chuck Capps, George “Sonny” Capps, sister, Darlene Wright. 

She leaves behind her children, Christopher (Lisa) Shrum of Lockwood, Missouri, and Tracy (Nathan)
Jenkins of Harrison, grandchildren, Eric (Brittany) Vandegrift, Jordan (Corey) Keidel and Adam
Vandegrift, great-grandchildren, Gage, Atom, Kingslee and Zoey all of Harrison, Arkansas. 

She is survived by her siblings, Joann Donnel, Joyce Hirst, Richard Capps, Victoria Riley, Gail Fontaine, Dale Nally, Jerry Nally, Judy Thompson, John Nally and Carol Woolard, special niece, Lori Beasley, her  lifelong best friend Louise Haag and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends that will miss her. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at Ulmer Funeral Home, 1208 S Garrison, Carthage, Missouri 64836,
November 13, 2026 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. 

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