Maureen Stamper

Gwendolyn Maureen Stamper, daughter of Spurgeon and Clarice Naomi (Waite) Shelton, was born January 2, 1932 on the family farm near Iberia, Missouri. She departed this life Monday, July 13, 2020 in her home, at the age of eighty-eight years, six months, and eleven days. On November 18, 1950, Maureen was united in marriage to Dillard Stamper, and to this union four children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dillard, on November 12, 1989; a son, Dillard “Dee” Stamper; a brother, Paul Shelton; and two sisters, Juanita McDowell and Martha Shelton. Maureen is survived by her children, David Stamper of Linn Creek, Missouri, Dennis Stamper, and wife Barbara, of Linn Creek, Missouri, and Doyle Stamper and wife Linda, of Ulman, Missouri; her daughter-in-law, Kathy Stamper Reid and husband Randy of Linn Creek, Missouri; her grandchildren, Travis Stamper, Tiffany Williams, Dallas Stamper, Deanna Walton, Dusty Stamper, Dana Stamper, April Stamper, and David Stamper; twenty-two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, and one on the way; a sister, Mary Smuder, of Belton, Missouri; a brother, Larry Shelton, of Peculiar, Missouri; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, and a host of dear friends. Maureen grew up in the Iberia, Missouri area and was a graduate of Iberia High School. She spent her career working as a hairstylist and owned and operated Maureen’s Beauty Shop for many years. Maureen had accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was a member of Ira Baptist Church near Eldridge. Maureen was a talented artist and painted many beautiful pictures throughout her life. Maureen loved square dancing. She was a member of the Lake of the Ozarks square dancing team. The team traveled the country in the mid 1950’s. They made fifty-two weeks of film in Nashville, appearing on stage with many of the great country music artist of that time. These films still appear on television from time to time as a program called “Classic Country”. Even in later years, her feet would tap and move a bit when hearing good old country music. In her spare time, Maureen enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and friends. Maureen was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and many accomplishments and will treasure the many wonderful memories she has created for her family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, July 19, 2020 in the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Camdenton. Burial will follow in Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00pm-3:00pm in the funeral home. A fund has been established and may be mailed to the funeral home at 15 Clint Ave. Camdenton, Mo 65020.