Naomi Sue Cappleman, 85, of Holton, Kansas, joined the Saints in Heaven on Monday, March 29, 2021.

Naomi was born April 2, 1935 in Horton, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Lewis and Mabel (Walton) Routh, who both preceded her in death.

Naomi lived almost the entirety of her life on farms about 3 miles south of Muscotah, Kansas.  At the age of 55, Naomi attended nursing school and became an LPN and later an RN.  She gave compassionate care at various long-term facilities for many years.  At the age of 80, she renewed her RN license.

Naomi was a talented musician, who could play piano, organ and accordion.  She was a Charter Member of Lakeview Faith Chapel of Holton, Kansas, which she helped pioneer in 1983.  She was musician and Sunday School Teacher for many years.  She was still the musician until February 2021.

Nomi married Wayne Cappleman on March 16, 1951.  They celebrated their 70th Anniversary March 16, 2021.  Together they raised 5 children.  Survivors include: her husband, Wayne of The Pines in Holton, KS; her sister, Janie Olson of Scotts Valley, California; her sons, Steve Cappleman (Nancy) of Holton, Kansas, David Cappleman (Debbie) of Raymore, Missouri and Duane Cappleman of Ashford, Alabama; her daughter, Jennalee Riley (Shawn) of Holton, Kansas; her 7 grandchildren, 1 step-grandchild, 17 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. 

 In addition to her parents, Naomi was also preceded in death by, her son Paul Dean Cappleman on February 16, 2017,  infant grandson Derek William Wayne Cappleman on August 25, 1982 and her sister Marilyn Baird.

 Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow at the Muscotah Cemetery.  Naomi will lie in state beginning Wednesday, March 31, 2021 until 6:00 p.m.

Memorials may be given to Lakeview Faith Chapel c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, Kansas 66436.  To leave a special message for the family, visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com