Mandy Caruthers

Mandy Nichole Caruthers, age 36, of Lamar, Missouri passed away with her family surrounding her, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at her home.      Mandy was born December 22, 1981 in Joplin, Missouri to Rick and Debbie (Hull) Heinen. She was a 2000 graduate of Pittsburg High School and had attended Labette Community College and Pittsburg State University, which lead her to a 17-year career as a digital artist with Miller Professional Imaging in Pittsburg, Kansas. On July 31, 2004 she married the love of her life, Jeremy Caruthers in Lamar, and together they have raised two beautiful daughters Madison and Taylor.  Mandy was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a member of the New Century Club, a Mary Kay consultant, and enjoyed photography, watching and attending her daughter’s sports activities.  She loved cooking, family movie nights and attending Royals games as a family.  Mandy always had a beautiful smile on her face regardless of the challenges that were facing her.      Mandy leaves behind her loving husband of 13 years; daughters, Madison, and Taylor Caruthers of the home; parents Debbie and Bill Pyle , Pittsburg, Kansas and Rick and Dawn Heinen; one brother, P.J. (Jackie) Heinen, Lake Charles, Louisiana; one step-brother, Michael (Whitney) Crow; mother-in-law, Cathy Caruthers; brother-in-law Matthew (April) Caruthers; sister-in-law Monica Moore; nieces and nephews, Michael, Darin and Courtney Caruthers, Lexi & Chloe Moore, and Kathryn and Harper Crow; Grandparents, Richard and Peggy Heinen, Sharon Crain, Louise Caruthers; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Dan Caruthers; grandparents, Barbara Laird, and Earl Hull Sr.; grandparents-in-law Glenn and Regina McElroy and Orville Caruthers.      Funeral service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Daniel Funeral Home with burial to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.     A prayer service will be 6:00 pm Friday at the funeral home, with visitation to follow until 8:00 pm.     Contributions are suggested to Cornell Beshore Cancer Institute in honor of Mandy Caruthers in care of Daniel Funeral Home.