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Carla Highfill Obituary
Altoona
Carla Highfill, 79, was born June 8, 1935 to Carl and Elaine (Cain) Shanafelt in Centerville. She died Tuesday, February 3, 2015.
Carla graduated from Centerville High School. She was an active member of Altoona United Methodist Church for over 55 years where she participated in various women's groups and other activities. Carla volunteered at Caring Hands Outreach Center in Altoona and also at the information booth at the Iowa State Fair.
Carla worked as an office manager for many years with Dr. Senty and Dr. Holt.
Carla and Gordon loved to dance and attend the Iowa State Fair. She enjoyed reading and watching movies. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Carla is survived by her children, Kirk (Diane) Highfill, Brent (Renee) Highfill, and Nancy (Darwin) Marshall; grandchildren, Alex (Amanda) Highfill, Brett Highfill, Rachel Highfill, Jake Highfill, Kara Highfill, Jennifer Marshall, and Tony Marshall; sisters, Sue (Don) Robinson and Judy (Phil) Blanchett; sister-in-law, Ann Highfill; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Gordon.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2015 at Altoona United Methodist Church, 602 5th Street SW in Altoona. Family will greet friends beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Caring Hands Outreach Center, 201 9th Street Northeast, Altoona, IA 50009 or Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation, P.O. Box 57130, Des Moines, IA 50317.
Online condolences may be offered at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Steve McLellan
February 14, 2015
Carla provided a friendly smile and an encouraging word whenever I ran across her at her church. I was amazed when she was able to come and hear her final AUMC Christmas production. By her demeanor, I would never have guessed she had only weeks left before she would pass from this world to the next.
NANCY EVERMAN BLAZINA
February 13, 2015
CARLA (SHINEY) WILL BE MISSED. SHE WAS SO MUCH FUN AT SCHOOL. GIRL SCOUTS AND AT OUR NUMEROUS CLASS REUNIONS. GOD BLESS
Patty Thompson- Lage
February 13, 2015
We lived in Altoona and moved away but always remained friends with Nancy and the whole HIghfill family. Carla was always so happy & bubbly. She always made you feel at home. Carla laughed a lot and made others laugh too.
Nancy Wood Exline
February 9, 2015
Carla and I grew up together along with several other girls and were Girl Scouts with Eddie Shearer as leader. She will be missed by all.
Cheryl Johnson
February 6, 2015
I'm so glad I had a chance to get to know this wonderful woman! She extended friendship and kindness to all she met. We may have been kindred spirits - she told me she could tell I was a democrat because I looked so smart! Sending peace and hugs to our extended Highfill family.
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