"Aunt Daisy You have been my Aunt, my best friend and 2nd Mom! My childhood was so much fun because of you!! You took me to so many places , Mercantile Bank picnics, my grade school ice cream socials, weekends going to Canton to see Grandma & Aunt Dorita & my cousins and even helped me on my home work by phone. I will always cherish all our time together and nighty phone calls! I could talk to you about anything as you always been there for me in good and bad times!! I grew up wanting wanting to work at Bank just like you! Love and miss you ??. Michelle"
In loving memory of
Daisy Palmer
March 8, 1942 - August 21, 2022
Daisy L. Palmer, age 80, formerly of Quincy, died on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 4:55 am in Blessing Hospital.
Daisy was born March 8, 1942 in Canton, Missouri, the daughter of Asbury B. and Manila M. Moore Chamberlain. She married Jon B. Palmer on November 4, 1978 in the Methodist Church of Canton, MO. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2021.
Daisy was a 1960 graduate of Canton High School, Canton, MO. She worked in the bookkeeping department of Mercantile Bank for 48 years, from 1964 to December of 2012, and also had worked for four years at Springfield Marine Bank. She was a member of Canton Methodist Church, Canton, MO and also attended Central Baptist Church of Quincy.
Survivors include a sister, Thelma Morrison of Quincy; three nieces, Michelle (Branden) Pirotte of Quincy, Marilyn (John) Carter of Troy, MO, and Kendelle R. Palmer of Quincy; four nephews, Delmar (Judy) Morrison, and Ronald (Sharon) Morrison, both of Oklahoma, Roy (Tina) Hetzler and Roger (Debra) Hetzler, both of Canton, MO; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Jon, Daisy was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Leonard Chamberlain, infant sister, Lucille Chamberlain, infant brother, Donald Asbury Chamberlain, a sister Dorita Hetzler, three nephews, Zachariah Palmer, and Randall L. Morrison, and Terry Morrison, a great-niece, Lindsey Lohmeyer, and nine precious dogs, Dank, Dandy, Cookie, Cody, Caley, Candy, Sofie, Sadie and Samie.
Visitation: 10:30 to 11:00 am on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Services: 11:00 am on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Jason Sommerfeldt officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Memorials: Quincy Humane Society, Canton Methodist Church or Central Baptist Church.
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Tributes
"Michelle - So very sorry for your loss. I know how special Daisy was to you. May all your memories bring you peace and comfort. Hugs and prayers for you my friend! "
"Aunt Daisy Lee will always be remembered for her providing the little extra things that us kids enjoyed growing up. She shared her love to all the nephews & nieces. Maybe sometimes she "just spoiled us! Alway friendly and caring for others. We know you are in Heaven with Grandpa & Grandma Chamberlain. Also, with Dorita which also miss dearly! Delmar Morrison"
"Daisy and Jon - united again. My deepest sympathy to the extended family!
Daisy was a treasure!!"
"Michelle I am so sorry for your loss. Sending comforting prayer and love."
"Daisy June, It was such a joy to work with you for the many years that we had together. I will miss you and our phone chats that we had after your retirement. Now it?s time for you to reunite with Jon and hug your fur babies. You will forever be in my heart, Sheri Wood (and Steve)"
"Daisy was one of my favorites. We always had a good time chatting and catching up. It became a habit to call her Aunt Daisy even though we weren't related. She will for sure be missed. Rest Easy, Aunt Daisy. Prayers and love to her family. "