Laura Pearl Shoemaker
, Missouri
October 6, 2026
Laura Pearl Shoemaker, age 88, of Macon, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2026, at Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon.Laura was born on May 16, 1938, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Levi Corbin and Nellie Matheney. She graduated from La Plata High School class of 1956. She was united in marriage to Joe Shoemaker, who preceded her in death. Laura was a member of Crossroads Christian Church. For many years, Laura worked for the Macon R-1 School District, where she ran the Macon High School cafeteria. In her free time, she enjoyed bowling, dancing, and traveling.Laura is survived by her two daughters, Rhonda Gilpin and husband Kevin of Columbia, Missouri, and Toni Bork and husband Richard of Macon, Missouri; four grandchildren, Brian Davis and Gabrielle Lewis of Ashland, Missouri, Stacey Curtis and husband Matthew of Ashland, Missouri, Christa Horne and husband Chris of Hamilton, Missouri, and Stephanie…
