Michelle “Shelly” (Purvis) Carroz, 55, of Montgomery City, passed away at 5:25 p.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025, at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025 at Reach Community Church in Montgomery City.
Visitation will be on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 3 p.m. until the time of the service at Reach Community Church.
Shelly was born September 19, 1969 in Mexico (Audrain County). She was the daughter of James “Jim” and Catherine “Cathie” Purvis. On February 22, 1992 in Martinsburg, she married Cary Lynn Carroz, who survives.
Growing up in Martinsburg, Shelly attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Community R-6 High School. She later obtained her Bachelor’s of Science degree in accounting. Most recently, she attended Reach Church in Montgomery City.
She enjoyed quilting as well as working on puzzle books and crosswords. She also loved to play board games, spend time with family and be with the kids and grandkids, nieces and nephews.
Shelly was a cashier at Casey’s in Montgomery City. She also had been a seamstress with Joy Creations.
In addition to her husband Cary, survivors include daughter, Nicole Carroz of Montgomery City; son Christopher Carroz (Alysen Fordyce) of Naperville, Ill.; grandson, Hudson Carroz; granddaughter, Hadley Carroz; sister, Susie Purvis of Columbia; one sister-in-law, Keacha (Dan) Murray of Illinois; three nieces, Ashley (Travis) Beets and their sons Aden, Meyer and Machlin; Brittney (Zay) Tucker and their children Dante, Amayah, Exzaria, Zayvion and Zayvier; and Brineja (Morgan) Tucker; uncles, Lee Junior Purvis, Ray (Donna) Purvis and Larry (Barbara) Calhoon; aunts Corless Vomund, Ann Goosey and Tammy (Daniel) DeLong; and several cousins
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and several aunts and uncles.
Memorials may be made to the family. They may be sent in care of Myers Funeral Home, 203 E. Bates Street, Wellsville, MO 63384.
Condolences may be given at myersfuneralhome.biz.
