Daisy Alma Headrick

Daisy Headrick, 79, of Indianola, IA, (formerly of Unionville, MO) passed away at her home on May 6, 2016.

Daisy Alma (Kots) Headrick was born in Maurice, IA, on July 26, 1936, the daughter of Gerrit and Florence (Popma) Kots, who preceded her in death. Daisy chose to serve God at a young age and was very faithful to that choice her entire life. Before marriage she enjoyed working for young couples caring for their children. She also worked in a factory.

Daisy was united in marriage to George Headrick in Ft. Collins, CO, on March 1, 1963, and he survives at home. They moved to Putnam County, MO in 1965. Daisy was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, canning, and working on the farm with George. They operated a cow/calf operation with their four children. They moved to Unionville after retirement and then to Indianola where Daisy lived out the final year of her life.

In addition to her husband, Daisy is survived by a son, Kevin (Gail) Headrick of Leon, IA, and daughters Nancy (Greg) Vlieger of Indianola, IA, Elaine (Chuck) Griffith of Alma, MI, and Kathy (Marty) Overmann of Ackworth, IA. Thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive as well as two sisters, Ruby Veldkamp of Canton, SD and Goldie (Max) Bowman of Elgin, NE, and many nieces and nephews.

Daisy was preceded in death by siblings Hubert Kots, Violet Kots, James Kots, Ethel Kots, Pearl Kots, Esther Coleman, George Kots, and Rose Jones.

Funeral services for Daisy Headrick will be at the Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville, MO, at 11:30 am on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until start of the funeral. Interment will be at the Unionville Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the PC Café and Resource Center and may be entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.