Delpha Marguerite (Sanders) Cavaness 1925-2006

Delpha Marguerite Cavaness was born July 31, 1925, on a farm near Dry Creek in Pulaski County, Missouri. Delpha was the only daughter, and one of two children born to the union of the late Cecil E. And Alberta Mae (Rigsby) Sanders.

Delpha attended the Waynesville R-VI School District graduating in the class of 1944. Throughout her time in high school, she worked for the City Drug Store on the Waynesville square. She later worked at Jim's Market also in Waynesville.

On April 3 1948, in Waynesville, Missouri, Delpha was united in marriage to Kenneth M. Cavaness. To this union of over 58 years, one son, Kenneth G. Cavaness was born. Together Delpha and Kenneth began an exciting life of adventure and service to our country.

Delpha loved to be active in both caring for her family and working outside the home. While living in Jefferson City, Delpha worked at McGraw Electric, and later supported the Missouri National Guard Headquarters as an Administrative Clerk. The family moved to Independence, Missouri where Delpha worked for Montgomery Ward in the Blue Ridge Mall.

When Delpha had personal time she again was thinking of others. She enjoyed crafts, sewing and making clothing for her family. She took great pride in making baby blankets for all her family and friends. Delpha was raised in the Presbyterian faith. For the last several years, she and Kenneth attended the Roby Christian Church where they were baptized. Delpha was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Sedalia.

Delpha went home to be with her Lord the evening of September 12, 2006 in the Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 11 days. Delpha was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all.

Delpha is survived by her husband: Chief Warrant Officer, MO National Guard (Ret) Kenneth M. Cavaness of Success, MO; one son: Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth G. Cavaness and his wife, Chyrll of Sparta, MO and one brother: Chief Warrant Officer, MO National Guard (Ret) George R. Sanders and his wife, Betty of Jefferson City, MO. She also leaves her beloved grandchildren: Kenneth "Ryan" Cavaness and his wife, Jewell, and their children: Casey R., Shelby R. And Andrew M Cavaness; and Rochelle A. Walker and her husband, Kraig, and their son, Kavin D. Walker, along with several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, September 16, 2006 in the Memorial Chapel of Waynesville/St. Robert with Rev. Richard Breeden officiating. Delpha's son, CWO Kenneth �Greg� Cavaness gave a beautiful eulogy. Soloist Christopher Hendrix was accompanied by Pianist David Lawson as he sang "Amazing Grace" and "In The Garden". Serving as escorts were Kenneth Ryan Cavaness, Cecil Cavaness, David Walker, Geoff Jones, Roy Rose and Gary Wilson.

Burial followed in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Waynesville/St. Robert.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Delpha Cavaness to the Eastern Star of Sedalia and may be left at the funeral home.