Winifred K. Proctor, 98, of Topeka, KS formerly of Holton, KS passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born September 2, 1918 in Port Mercer, NJ the daughter of Dr. I.H. and Carrie A. (Burris) Shaw.

Winifred graduated from high school in Trenton, NJ and later receiving her Nursing Degree from McKinley Hospital. Winifred proudly served in the United States Army Nurse Corps during WWII.

She was a Registered Nurse at Veteran’s Hospital in Washington DC from 1940 – 1941 and also in Pennington, N.J. from 1946 – 1952.

Winifred married Kenneth P. Proctor on August 6, 1960 in Waynesville, MO. He preceded her in death on December 6, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her twin brother, Walter Shaw; 2 brothers Henry Shaw and Seth Shaw and 2 sisters, Marie Harney and Margaret Shaw.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Susan Proctor of Topeka, KS and Nancy Piddington of Springfield, MO and 1 grandson, Kris Proctor.

Graveside Services with Military Honors will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2016 at the Holton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Midland Care c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.