In Remembrance Of
Debbie Shoaf
Deborah Shoaf, 64, of Smithville, MO passed away, July 25, 2018.
She was born on April 12, 1954 to Roy Glenn, Sr. and Ida Belle (Decker) Shoaf in Coffeyville, KS. Deb grew up in Kansas City and attended Ruskin High School.
On September 26, 2009 she was united in marriage to Suzy Vaughn. They lived in Ruskin Heights and moved to Smithville in 2004 where they made their home.
Deb was a CWA Union Vice President at AT&T representing Local Union 6450 with a membership of 4200. Earlier in her career, she was also a union steward and a switchboard operator with her sister Judy. After retiring from AT&T, Deb worked for SEIU in Kansas City as a business representative and union steward working grievances and negotiating contracts for Menorah, Truman Medical Center, and Research Medical Center in Kansas City.
Deb was a member of the Smithville United Methodist Church, where she was a youth group leader for several years. She found true enjoyment working with the youth at the church. Deb also played guitar at church, gave lessons, and played in the rock and roll band, Tunz for over 20 years, playing in coffee shops and the spirit fest.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Glenna Curtin, nephews, Ronnie and Donnie VanVleck, great-nephews, Matthew and Jeremy VanVleck, and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Walt and Jeanie Vaughn.
Deb is survived by her wife, Suzy Vaughn; sisters, Sonnie Scott and husband Jack, Judy VanVleck and husband Larry; brother, Roy Shoaf, Jr. and wife, Kila; sister-in-law, Noela Grant; brother-in-law Bob Curtin and wife Sharon; nine nieces and nephews; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Memorial Service: 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 11th at Smithville United Methodist Church with visitation one-hour prior.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Dogs by Debin, 5559 NW Barry Rd #363 Kansas City, MO 64154. They rescue abused and neglected animals.
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.
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James Drake
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Denise
Suzy, I am so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dorothy Henderson
My heart is full of condolences and prayers for the family Time will remove some of the pain and only leave the fondest of memories of and with Deb. She was a humble person.
Dennese a Crabtree petrey
Oh my gosh what Heaven, has gained, this lady never meet a stranger. She will be remembered by so many that she has touched through the years. If I can’t make it please say good by for me. .she will be missed.
Jeffrey and Diana Reiboldt
Our prayers for the Shoaf family and friends. A remarkable Lady, Debbie Shoaf.
Sonnie Scott
May the God of all comfort come in all His fullness and comfort each and every family member, and all of Debbie friends and co workers and music friends through all her years as we grieve the loss and void we feel in our hearts today. I believe Debbie has been set free.I praise God for His perfect plan of redemption! We love her and miss her deeply.”weeping may last for the night but joy comes in the morning” PS.30:5b
Heather Kelley
My sincere sympathy to family and friends-your IAMAW Sister
Tammy Young
RIP AUNT DEBBIE, I love you and miss you already. Have fun with boy’s and kiss nurse ratchet for me tell her I love her.
Bennie Bridges
My condolence to Suzy Vaughn and the rest of Debbie’s family. I have missed both of you from the CLUW NEB meetings over the last few years. Peace, unity and blessings, your union sister.
David and Janet Anderson
We are so sorry for your lost Suzy. Debbie was such a good person. Her and I used to set and talk. I was asking how you were doing in Texas. She is going to be with the your parents. She will be at peace. She will watch over you. May the dear Lord help you in this time of sorrow and grief.