Obituary for Gladys Shoemaker (1914-1934)
The Elsberry Democrat, Elsberry, Missouri, July 13, 1934.

Young Woman Dies In Hospital

Miss Gladys SHOEMAKER, 19 years old, who had been ill for many months, died last Friday at Mount Vernon, Mo. Her body was brought to Elsberry for burial and funeral services were held in the Baptist church Monday afternoon, Reverend L. D. GREGORY, her pastor officiating, after which interment was made in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Gladys Ione SHOEMAKER, daughter of Lewis and Elsie SHOEMAKER, was born October 14, 1914, near Hansboro, North Dakota, and died July 6, 1934, at Mount Vernon, Mo., aged 19 years, 9 months, and 22 days. She was brought by her parents to Missouri when she was about two years old and the remainder of her life was spent in and near Elsberry. Her father passed away February 5, 1920, and her mother died June 5, 1924. Following her mother's death, she made her home with her aunt, Mrs. C. E. FINES, and Mr. FINES, who became as mother and father to her. About a year ago she was stricken with the serious illness which proved fatal and was taken to Mount Vernon March 7 of this year, with hope of restoring her health, but she continued to decline until the end.

Miss Gladys confessed her faith in her Savior in the fall of 1927, under preaching of the late Dr. W. W. ORR, and became a member of Elsberry Baptist church, where she remained a faithful member and a worker in church, Sunday school, and young people's activities, always willing to do her part.

She leaves to mourn her passing one brother, Lawrence; one sister, Louise; a half-sister, Katherine UPTEGROVE, her step-father,  Tom UPTEGROVE; her uncle and aunt with whom she made her home, and other near relatives, besides a host of friends. She was of a very genial disposition, making friends easily wherever she went, and even when at Mount Vernon, among total strangers, patients who were able to walk around were always eager to serve her every desire. Her memory will be cherished by many.

Submitted to HERITAGE PAGES of LINCOLN COUNTY, MISSOURI by Louise Adams, 26 July 2002.

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