Faye Schreiner

Faye Almalene Schreiner died peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, surrounded by her family at Monticello House in Jackson.

She was born in the Red Star area of Cape Girardeau to Pinkston Pervis and Ella Eliza Welker Niswonger on Feb. 6, 1933.

She attended Washington School and the Old Central High School.

"Alm" never met a stranger. She could talk her way into and out of all kinds of situations. When she entered the room, you would know there was going to be a party.

She was proud of the fact she was of pioneer stock in Cape Girardeau County, being descended down from three of the first 20 families from North Carolina to settle in this area.

She worked many years as an activity director for Chateau Girardeau. While there, she was instrumental in starting Cape Girardeau's first Senior Fun Fest. She was very active in the Democratic Ladies group in the county as president and as an election official for many years. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary 3838. She was once nominated for "The Spirit of America Award."

She was active in her church, growing up in the Red Star Baptist Church and then becoming a charter member of LaCroix Methodist Church where she sang in the choir, worked in the nursery and helped with Bible school.

When young she married Owen Scherer Nov. 7, 1949 in Cape Girardeau. This resulted in the births of Debra (Stan) Baughn and Owen Harold Jr. (Victoria) Scherer. She later married Benjamin Enderle and had Rowdy Benny (Lisa) Enderle. Her last marriage was to Earl Schreiner.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; long-time companion, Vernon Volkerding; three brothers, Larry, Gary and Melvin Niswonger; sister, Belva Jean Litzenfelner; and her beloved grandson, James Baughn.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Monticello House for giving her 18 months of happiness.

Memorial contributions can be made to Cape Girardeau County Historical Society Scholarship Program in the name of James Baughn.

A visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 28, at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

A funeral service will follow at noon Monday, Nov. 28, at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.