OVERBROOK, Kan. – Carol L. Shaffer, 80, of Overbrook, Kan., passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Brookside Health and Rehab, Overbrook. She was born on Dec. 17, 1944, near Gridley, Kan., the daughter of Dwight H. McCracken and Alberta V. (Eccles) McCracken. Carol graduated from Gridley High School with the class of 1962.
Carol was united in marriage to Larry E. Shaffer, June 1, 1963, at Prairie Chapel Church, Coffey County, Kan. They shared more than 61 years of marriage.
Carol was a homemaker. Her family was her number one priority. For the past 30 years, it was her greatest joy getting all the family together every Sunday for family dinners and games. She also loved attending ball games, and was at every event possible while being her children’s and then her grandchildren’s No. 1 fan. Her grandchildren will always remember “The Grandma Bag” she would have at every game, filled with each of their favorite snacks.
She was a woman of faith and an active member of the Overbrook United Methodist Church, always helping wherever needed. She was also a member of Searchlight Club, where she helped with many parade floats and other community projects. Carol will be remembered for being a selfless and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dwight and Alberta McCracken; sister, Marjorie Fankhauser and brother, Larry McCracken.
Surviving family includes her husband, Larry Shaffer; son, Brad Shaffer and wife, Diana; and daughter, Brenda Dahl and husband, Derrick, all of Overbrook, Kan.; five grandchildren; Corey (Kilee) Dahl, Alex (Natasha) Dahl, Shelby (Alex) Hedke, Hayley (Richard) Swan, and Tyler (Alex) Shaffer; and six great-grandchildren.
To celebrate Carol’s life, a memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 18, at Overbrook United Methodist Church, 1005 Maple St., Overbrook. Visitation will precede the service at 10 a.m. A private family inurnment will follow at a later date at the Overbrook Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Overbrook United Methodist Church or Brookside Health and Rehab, and sent in care of Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, PO Box 268, Overbrook, KS 66524. Condolences can be left at www.lamb-roberts.com.
