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Willa Jo (Wilson) Shreve, 48, passed away Fri., Aug. 3, 2012, at North Kansas City Hospital. Willa was born Nov. 17, 1963, in Kansas City, KS. She was co- owner Mama Boots Preschool, serving children for over 30 years. Willa is survived by her husband of 20 years, John, and her children Aubrey and John II, and her siblings Marilyn Edlund, John Gilman, Richard Wilson, and Paula Wilson. She is preceded in death by her sister Candy Meuschke. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church at 5601 W. 62nd St., Mission, KS 66202, on Thurs., Aug. 9, at 10 a.m. The family will greet friends on Wed., Aug. 8, from 6-8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Humane Society of Kansas City or Trinity Lutheran Church, KCK Urban Ministries or youth program.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 7, 2012.

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Constance Bones

February 28, 2013

An awesome wife, mom, sister, friend and in life. God felt your pain, and called you home so you could suffer no more. May GOD bless the family and friends of all that knew Willa... she was a truely Great Person! Love ya Willa~Bean, I will see you around the corner ~ Sweet Peace ~ Bones`

MIchael Bascue

August 9, 2012

Paula and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray God's perfect peace will fill each of you. May all your strength come from Him.

Shannon Smith

August 9, 2012

I was stunned to hear about Willa's passing. My heart has been so heavy.. I didn't know her well but she adopted a cat from me,she was a beautiful lady inside and out and she will be so missed.

Tanya Hinderliter

August 8, 2012

Willa was a beautiful soul that will be greatly missed. My heart is heavy. She made lasting impressions in my heart- Prayers to the family.

Patsy Leathers-Hamilton

August 8, 2012

My thoughts are with the Wilson and Shreve families. I have known the Wilson kids since I was a child. Willa was always so nice to my daughter when Kelli attended Mama Boots. Hopefully all of your wonderful memories of this amazing woman will sustain you through this difficult time.

Tammy (Bennett) Rowse

August 8, 2012

My sympathy and prayers go out to the Wilson and Shreve families. Willa was one of the sweetest people I knew. She was truly a wonderful person in every way. I will miss running into her with always a smile on her face at our kids school functions. I will always remember all the fun that we all had at her and Paula's birthday sleepovers growing up. May the memories help comfort you and bring a smile to your faces. She will be missed!

Vickie Carrillo

August 8, 2012

My sympathy to the Wilson and Shreve families on the loss of your sister, wife, and mother. What a shock to lose two young vibrant women in your family only a month apart. Becky and Willa will have a joyful reunion in heaven, no doubt, and Becky always talked about how sweet and gentle Willa was. I am very sorry for your loss.

Sherri (Creason) McDonough

August 8, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. I have not seen Paula or Willa in many years but will always remember all the wonderful times we had together growing up. Sleepovers with you guys were always the best. Please find comfort in all the wonderful memories you all have of Willa. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. God bless you all.

Susie South (Hediger)

August 8, 2012

Willa was the most popular girl in school, because she cared about each one of us, genuinely cared. I am sure she has spent the past 30 years caring for others in the same way. My prayers are for her family, especially her kiddos, may our Father in Heaven bring them comfort as only He can. Rest in peace sweet Willa, til we meet again. You will always be in my heart.

Tammy McGuire

August 8, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear of Willa's passing. I will always remember her with a smile on her face, and always a good word to say. My heart, & payers go out to you Paula and your family.

Jackie Pounds

August 8, 2012

John we are so sorry for your loss, you and your children are in our prayers.
Jackie and David Pounds (Janiece's parents)

August 8, 2012

So sorry to hear of Willa's passing. It is never easy to have someone taken from our lives so young. Prayer's from our family.

Kathy Smith Schoenberger

August 8, 2012

So sad to hear about Willa-I still live in KCK and live by her old house on Gibbs. It will always be known as Mama Boot's house. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

Thomas Haynes

August 7, 2012

I was blessed to have gotten to know Willa when growing up. Even thought so many years have passed, you never forget the ones you grew up with. My heart and prayers go out to Willa's family, especially Paula. The world has lost a great & beautiful woman.

T.K. Haynes

Senda Daniels

August 7, 2012

Prayers go out to Willa's family and friends, may she Rest In Peace.

David Gladson

August 7, 2012

My condolence's to the family of Willa. She was such a kind and caring soul. Always giving of herself, never asking for anything in return. She was one of a kind.

August 7, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you.
Mrs. Diane Smith

Carole Yeager

August 7, 2012

This saddens me so. We have lost so many from this class and also this is 3 in less then 2 weeks. I am sure Willa, Kathy, Connie & My Brian have been reunited & are catching up. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you all.

Susan South - Frye

August 7, 2012

My prayers go out to Willa's family. My heart is heavy thinking of their lose and remembering our friendship.
God please rest her soul.

Kim Musick (Fleshman

August 7, 2012

I am so sorry for the families loss. I went to school for many years with Willa and Paula both. The weird thing is I was just thinking about the both of them a couple day's ago and was remembering how Willa had such a headfull of hair and was wondering how they both were doing. I know now why I was thinking about them. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Chris, Tammy, Carmen, Krista Rush

August 7, 2012

John, we are so sorry to hear about Willa. She always had a smile on, we will deeply miss her. She treated Krista just like her own, we will keep Aubrey and Johnny in our prays. She was a faithful women and loved God, and that gives comfort. We will see her again in Heaven, she will be waiting with open arms!

Stacy, Anthony & Anthony Michael LoBello

August 7, 2012

John, Aubry & Johnny: So sorry to hear about Willa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Donna Passantino

August 7, 2012

My thoughts & prayers are with Willa's family & friends as they try to find peace in this very difficult time. Willa was a beautiful person. I will remember her beautiful smile always! RIP Ms Willa

August 7, 2012

What a kind, awesome, gentle soul she was! She will live in many hearts. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family.Our community will miss her so much. Our class reunions will miss her smile and hugs. We will miss you dearly. Cathy Basto

Keith and Chris Whitehead

August 7, 2012

To John and all the Shreve family. Keith and I are so sorry to hear about Willa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this time of intense grife. God Bless You All. We will see you at the visitation.

Steven Moreno

August 7, 2012

Willa was such a wonderful and kind person. Her smile lit up a room anywhere she was. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. My prayers go out to her family and all her friends.Rest in peace my sweet friend.

Margo Reed

August 7, 2012

My prayers to all the family at this time of grief.

Margo Reed

August 7, 2012

My prayers to all of the family at this time of grief.

Fran Shover

August 6, 2012

John, I was so sorry to hear about Willa. Please know that we are keeping you, Aubrey, and Johnny in our prayers.
Love, Fran, Jackie, Scott, Kris and families

Tricia Nygren

August 6, 2012

John, Aubry & Johnnie: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Kent, Tricia & Kelsey Nygren

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