Emma "Emily" Shafer age 71 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Meadowbrook Rehab Nursing Home, Gardner, Kansas. Funeral Services will be Friday, February 17, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, with interment in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Family will recieve friends one hour prior to the service at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice and they may be left in care of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton. Fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Emily was born in Lamar, Colorado the sixth child born to Pasqual and Manuela (Marez) Hernandez. She graduated from High School in 1960. She then graduated from Lamar Junior College Of Cosmetology School in 1967. She was married to Darrell Shafer in 1967. Emily enjoyed crafts and was an avid quilter. She was active in the Red Hats, Shawnee Mound Aides and the Grand River Homemakers. Her most cherished title was "Grandma".

Emily is survived by her husband, Darrell of the home; two sons, Darren Shafer and wife Kari of Edgerton, Kansas and Daniel Shafer of Independence, Missouri; three grandchildren Maci, Morgan and Madi; as well as nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles. She was loved by so many and will truly be missed.

Arrangements entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton.