Alma Ilene Draper

Alma Draper, long time resident of Benkelman NE passed away on Friday, October 17th in North Platte, surrounded by family. Alma was born on November 16, 1956 to Raymond & Blanche Draper in Benkelman NE. Alma spent her life serving others will be missed by all those that knew her.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Brother Wesley Draper, Sister Elizabeth Semler, Granddaughter Lilyandra Eileen Mae Whittington, Nephews Thomas Jason Draper, Raymond Joseph Turner, Kevin Allen Brown. 

Alma is survived by her children, Amy Dawn LaBay, Brent William Whittington, and Jarrod Kiel Draper, grandchildren Vera Dawn Sherman, Adrienne Ilene LaBay, Gage Levi LaBay, Michael Scott Schauffler Jr; great grandchildren, Gwen Sherman, Silas James Orvin, Ashlyn Dawn Orvin, Claire Elaine Sherman. 

A graveside inurnment has been scheduled for Friday, October 24 at 2:00 pm (MT) at Benkelman Cemetery with Andy Kuehn and Lyle Fisher officiating followed by a gathering at the 4H building at the fairgrounds. 

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.liewerfuneralhome.com.