Starr Shoemaker

Shoemaker, Starr

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A celebration of life for Starr L. Shoemaker, 76, Eudora will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel.  She died December 25, 2024, at Homestead of Eudora. 

She was born August 12, 1948, in Pittsburg, Kansas the daughter of Roy and Vera (Lakey) Wilson.

She was a Certified Medication Aid for Medicalodges in Eudora for over 40 years. 

Starr was an avid Bingo player, enjoyed reading and shopping and loved a good night at the casino.  She also loved anything to do with KU Basketball.

She married Larry Shoemaker on August 19, 1966, in Girard, KS.  He preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, son, James, granddaughter Ashley, grandson Brian and her siblings.

Survivors include her two daughters, Kim Shoemaker and Tresa (John) Richardson; four grandchildren, Tarin Allen, Flandreau, SD, Aaron (Mandy) Shockley, Eudora, Taylor (Leonard) Kessler, Willard, KS, Randy (Amy) Shoemaker, Eudora; 12 great-grandchildren; four nieces and three nephews.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Charity of the Donor’s Choice and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.

11 Condolences

  1. Nancy L. Lee on December 27, 2024 at 9:08 pm

    Star and Evelyn together again. Heaven is smiling.



  2. Eric Strimple on December 28, 2024 at 7:01 am

    Starr was such a sweet, caring individual. In your time of grief remember she made so many of her residents feel like family. I also enjoyed our opportunities to visit when I saw her around town.



  3. Robin (Sieber)Starling on December 28, 2024 at 8:00 am

    Kim and family, I am so sorry for your loss, it is never easy. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.



  4. Kim & Greg Neis on December 28, 2024 at 5:41 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss.



  5. Lavern Tieyah on December 29, 2024 at 9:56 am

    Kim and Teresa, so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a good friend. Our condolences and prayers. Doug and Lavern Tieyah



  6. Alta Pewenofkit on December 29, 2024 at 11:15 am

    Sad to hear, Starr was great to us. The girls and I will be praying for you all.



  7. Curtis Dalrymple on December 29, 2024 at 4:10 pm

    Kim, Teresa and family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.



  8. Beverlee Thompson on December 30, 2024 at 10:31 am

    My thoughts and prayers to the family .. May god bless you all …



  9. Bev & Gary Huff on December 30, 2024 at 2:12 pm

    Kim, Teresa and Family,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We have so many wonderful and fun memories of your sweet Mom. She will truly be missed.



  10. Misty Ponce on December 31, 2024 at 3:02 pm

    My thoughts and prayers to the entire family. May your hearts be filled with all the memories you made over the years to help bring peace and healing.



  11. Brad Mullenix on January 9, 2025 at 9:23 am

    On behalf of the Mullenix family Our deepest condolences we really enjoyed playing bingo with Starr through the years mostly at the Eagles Club. She was a wonderful woman. Carol and Brad



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