Karissa Elaine McCarter (Capages), 71 of Fordland Missouri left to be with her Lord Jesus on October 26, 2026. She was born on March 1, 1955 at the Alameda Naval Air Station in California and was the youngest daughter of Marine Captain Martin Capages and Helen Capages. Karissa was the beloved wife of Dave McCarter for 43 years until his passing in February of this year.

The McCarters loved their lives together on their little farm on Olga Road south of Fordland. Karissa and Dave also loved their farm animals, especially their dogs, in particular one called Boots.

Karissa graduated from MSU with a teachers degree and Certificate in Special Education. She taught in Cabool, Missouri for several years while her husband taught auto mechanics at the Missouri Correctional facility in Fordland. Krissy loved to come to Springfield for holidays and going to lunch in Ozark with her brother Martin and his wife Pam.

Karissa is survived by her brother Martin Capages Jr. of Springfield, sisters, Candace Welch of Berger, Cheryl Peebles of Springfield, step daughters Saundra Seman and Tammy McCarter and many nephews, nieces and cousins. Her niece, Robin Stange and her husband Ben provided loving assistance to Krissy during her extended care at the James River Nursing center.

A memorial will be held on Saturday November 14, 2026 at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in Springfield from 11:00 am to noon. Family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate Krissy’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to The Gideons International.