NORMA GEYNE SHOFF

Norma Geyne Shoff, 93, Lamar, passed away on April 12, 2026, at Good Shepherd Community Care. Geyne was born on December 10, 1932 to Ralph and Dimple Howrey in Nashville, Mo.

She graduated from Lamar High School in 1950 and worked as a sodajerk at Rexall Drugstore before attending Draughon Business College. After college she returned to Lamar and was the secretary to F.M. Thorpe. On October 16, 1954, she married Willis Parnel Shoff at the Lamar Christian Church and together they had two sons, Dayne and Harold. Willis and Geyne traveled around to many baseball games and she became the official pitch count and scorebook keeper. Geyne retired as the Deputy Circuit Clerk of Barton County after 16 ½ years of service.

Geyne was quick-witted and always had a one-liner up her sleeve. She had exceptional penmanship that showed in every personal card she wrote. In her younger years Geyne could be found bowling or picking up a game of Bridge with her friends. A crossword puzzle, the comic section of the newspaper and a cup of black coffee were never too far out of reach. Whether in person or over the phone, her sweet laughter was contagious.

Geyne was a member of the First Christian Church, VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Eastern Star. She served as Chaplain and District Deputy Grand Matron during her 50 years in Eastern Star.

She is survived by her sons, Dayne (Belinda) and Harold; her grandchildren, Ciara (Parker) Garfield, Conner Shoff, Kyler (Dallas) Shoff and Kaden (Jenna) Shoff and great-grandchildren, Gracee and Graysen Garfield, Miles and baby Shoff. Geyne was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; an infant child; her brother, Beverly Keith Howrey and brother-in-law, Niles (Orrie) Shoff.

Geyne grew fond of her time at Maple Senior Living and Good Shepherd and the family appreciates all the love and care she received.

Services will be held Friday, April 17, at Konantz Warden Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 1 p.m., with the funeral following.

If you would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers the family suggests Eastern Star Mt. Hope Chapter 74.