Marsha Jan Cawvey
Marsha Jan Cawvey
Marsha Jan Cawvey, 65, West Plains, Missouri, was reunited with her sister, Sheila and brother, Craig on April 14, 2020. While we are very saddened she is no longer with us, we can’t help but be envious of their reunion.
Marsha was born October 6, 1954, in Mansfield, Missouri, to Marshall LaVaughn and Janet Lou (Bridgman) Cawvey. She was the eldest sibling of six children. Marsha was of the Baptist faith and attended First General Baptist Church, West Plains, Missouri. She attended school at Glenwood and graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1972, where she made lifelong friends. Marsha had a big heart and a love for people. She worked for many years as a CNA at local nursing homes and most recently retired from Jones Eye Center in October 2019, after more than twenty-five years of working with the public. Marsha never met a stranger; her home was always filled with love, music and laughter. She was always tapping her foot to her own melody; she loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. She loved to craft and enjoyed sewing, the outdoors, traveling and especially enjoyed spending Wednesday nights with the “Jello” gang. Her greatest joy was being Memaw to Bianca, Ronnie and Andi and her fur grandbabies, Maisie and Pulse.
She is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Fink and husband, Chris, Warsaw, Missouri and Jenni Collins and husband, Jeremy, Willow Springs, Missouri and their three children, Bianca, Rondall and Andalinn; her father and mother, Marshall and Janet Cawvey, West Plains; one brother, Von Cawvey and wife, Jan, Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Robin Torretta and husband, Terry, Farmington and Terri Tomlinson and husband, Brian, Caulfield, Missouri; sister-in-law, Tammy Keith and husband, Jeff, State of Hawaii; brother-in-law, Bob Boggess, State of Hawaii; special sister-in-law, Linda Calhoun; many nieces, nephews, cousins and two very large extended families from previous marriages.
Her brother, Craig Cawvey and sister, Sheila Boggess, preceded her in death.
At Marsha’s request, no services will be held. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the overwhelming amount of phone calls, prayers, cards, flowers and messages during this difficult time. The family would also like to acknowledge the wonderful care provided to Marsha by Hospice Compassus. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Vicky (Flood) Rutter
April 15, 2020 @ 11:18 am
I am sending prayers of comfort to you all. May your happy memories of Marsha, and the fact we know she is in Heaven and free of pain, soothe your heartache. Can’t you just imagine that laugh of hers as she is united with all of her loved ones? What a glorious thought. Love to each of you.
Sherry Brotherton
April 15, 2020 @ 12:08 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God bless and keep you close during this time. John and Sherry Brotherton
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
April 15, 2020 @ 1:09 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless and take care of you all.
Brenda Peoples
April 15, 2020 @ 3:22 pm
I am sorry to hear about Marsha’s passing. My prayers are with all the family. I will miss her beautiful smile and her positive attitude. She was a special lady.
Kay Dryden
April 19, 2020 @ 7:48 am
I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending prayers and hugs to all of you.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
April 15, 2020 @ 4:09 pm
The Entire Cawvey Family,
Our deepest sympathy upon the loss of Marsha. All of you will be in our daily thoughts/prayers. During this difficult time may God comfort, encourage, and support all of you. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
Norris and Ivene Cozort
Nancy Adams
April 15, 2020 @ 6:29 pm
My sincere condolences to Marshall an Janet Cawvey an families with the loss of Marsha!! She will be missed by us all!!
Stacey Boggess
April 16, 2020 @ 1:00 am
Marsha was such a wonderful person and she brought so much joy to those around her. May God keep you all close to him while he welcomes her home.
Jane Hilbrich
April 16, 2020 @ 6:07 am
My heart is breaking for your family. May God comfort you during this time. Prayers coming your way during yet another loss to your family.
Jeff Yielding
April 16, 2020 @ 6:51 am
I am so glad that I got to meet and become friends with Marsha, and being a part of the Wednesday night Jello gang. I loved how she would pick on me and get us all laughing. Will miss her dearly. No more pain sweetie. Sincere condolences to her daughters and their families, and also to one of her dearest friends, Linda Calhoun.
Kathy Bray Beaty
April 17, 2020 @ 1:54 pm
Sorry for your loss.
Marsha was a sweet gal.
May she rest in peace and comfort in Heaven with her brother and sister.
Your in my thoughts and prayers .
Kathy Bray Beaty class of ’75.
Melinda DeShazo Brenton
April 17, 2020 @ 9:46 pm
I am just learning of your loss. I wanted to say that I seen her most recently at her Apartment that was just on my way, right before I got to my Mom in law’s and when I’d drive by Marsha would always wave and smile. I always
thought Marsha was so pretty, but I never got to tell her that. Their both in Heaven now, and I can just hear them both singing and celebrating until the day they see the rest of us again. Prayers of comfort for your family.
Debbie Henderson French
April 19, 2020 @ 11:30 am
So sorry to hear about Marsha. She was a lovely lady full of laughter .
She will be missed by many
May god comfort you Von and your family
Lesa kay Kincheloe Moss
May 20, 2020 @ 10:41 am
I am so sorry to hear of Marsha’s passing. I am just now learning of your loss . May God bless and comfort you at this time. Many prayers and comfort for you and your family .
Lesa and Max