Carolyn Schwettman

Carolyn Jane Schwett-man, 70, of Cape Girardeau crossed over to meet the love of her life Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis, Tenn.

She was born Sept. 22, 1943, in Liberty, Kan., to Teddie LeRoy and Ruby Mae Snodgrass Routon. She and Jimmie Don Schwettman were married March 16, 1963, in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death Feb. 10, 2010.

Carolyn was owner/operator of Carol-Cyn's in Cape Girardeau. She was a member of Eisleben Lutheran Church in Scott City.

She is survived by a daughter, Cyndi Schutt of Memphis; a brother, Doyle W. (Colleen) Routon of Nickerson, Neb.; a sister and constant companion, Sharon (John) Niswonger of Scott City; two grandchildren, Chelsea and Clayton Schutt; and a great-grandchild, Julia Schutt.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Amick-Burnett Chapel in Scott City.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel, with the Revs. Marty Hasz and Paul Short officiating. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Heim Cemetery in Dawson, Neb.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carolyn's memory to the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri, 2536 Boutin Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.

Online condolences may be shared at amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.