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Cleda Shemwell
Herrin- Cleda �Grandma Cleda� Shemwell passed away at 2:25 AM, Saturday, March 27, 2004 in the comfort of her home with her family.
Cleda was born on November 21, 1927 in Carbondale to Isaac & Leona (Chumley) Leeper. She married her husband of fifty-seven years, Clarence �Junior� Shemwell, on June 28, 1947 in Mayfield, KY. He survives of Herrin.
Mrs. Shemwell was a loving homemaker and formerly worked as a waitress in Herrin at the Big Daddy�s and Illinois Caf� Restaurants. Cleda was a proud mother and grandmother. She was protective of her family and was vocal in cheering them on at sporting events, being a member of the PTA, and carpooling the kids to Energy Grade School. She was well known for being a good cook, particularly her �yellow� dumplings and pies of various sorts. She would prepare each of her children�s favorite meals for them on their birthday. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafts such as sewing, crocheting, and handcrafts. She was a former member of the Eastern Star and White Shrine.
As much as she loved her family, Cleda�s first love was the Lord. She was an active member of Lone Oak Baptist Church. Cleda was leader of the �Son Beams� Sunday school class and sang �specials� such as �God On The Mountain� during church services.
SURVIVORS:
Husband- Junior Shemwell- Herrin
One son & daughter in law & two daughters and sons in law; all of whom she considered her own:
Sam & Mona Shemwell- Herrin
Loretta & Skip Hunter- Herrin
Debbie & Bruce �Moose� Smith- Herrin
6 Six Grandchildren: Rob Hunter & wife Kellie- Carterville
Candy Chapman & husband Brian- Carterville
Stephanie Shemwell- Herrin
Brett Shemwell- Herrin
McKenzie Smith- a student at McKendree College in Lebanon, IL
Brynnen Smith- Herrin
Three Great Grandchildren: Miriah & Jacob Chapman- Carterville
Nicholas Cole Hunter- Carterville
Brother & sis in law- Floyd Vernon & Maxine Leeper- Blairsville
Brother & sister in law- William Ervin & Ruby Leeper- Goreville
Sister & brother in law- Loretta Jewel & Uncle Ed Cox- Crossville, TN
Several sisters in law, nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews
Special Caregivers: Niece- Linda Burgess- Herrin
Niece- Wanda Campbell- Benton
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister; Clara Groves and five brothers; Frances, Carl, Don, Alvie and Harold Leeper.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 29, 2004, at Lone Oak Baptist Church in Energy. Rev. Jerry Schell will officiate. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-9:00 PM, Sunday, March 28, 2004 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin
Memorial donations are suggested in lieu of flowers to Lone Oak Baptist Church/ Building Fund and will be accepted both at the funeral home and church. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register; please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.
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