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1921
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2013
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Helen Shoemaker Obituary
Born in Fitzpatrick, West Virginia on Aug 23, 1921 she was the daughter of the late Edwin Dewitt and Etta Mae Tucker Martin.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oneida.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Hurstle Shoemaker; daughter, Diane Sue Shoemaker Carlill; grandson, Christopher Wallace Marcum; brothers, Edwin and Charles Martin.
Helen is survived by her children, Felecia Gates and husband Larry of Nashville, TN, Josetta McLaughlin and husband Gerry of Arlington Heights, Ill, Floyd Hurstle Shoemaker, II and wife Jenny, Cheryl Butler, Martin Preston Shoemaker and wife Barbara, Christy Ann Marcum and husband Jerry all of Oneida, and Boolie Jean Stephens and husband Tom of Knoxville, TN; twenty-one grandchildren and forty-two great-grandchildren.
Friends may visit with the Shoemaker family on Saturday, July 20, 2013 from 4 p.m. until time of the funeral service at 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Oneida with Dr. Doug White officiating.
Entombment service will be conducted on Sunday, July 21 at 2 p.m. at the Carson Memorial Mausoleum in Oneida.
Jones & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Helen Virginia Shoemaker.
Memories and Condolences
for Helen Shoemaker
Moggie Morris
August 15, 2013
Boolie .... Just learned of your mom's death. What a sweet, sweet lady she was. There is nothing like a mother's love - oh how you will miss it. Thinking of you and your entire family.
Moggie Morris
Jennifer Sexton
July 23, 2013
My name is Jennifer Reed Sexton and my brother is Craig Reed. Helen was a very close friend of our mother's from the time she (Joyce Voiles Reed) moved to New River in 1937 at age 15. How she loved talking about all the great times shared with Helen, Ed, & Charles, Virginia Lipscomb, Virginia, Junior, and W. C. Hunt, John Franklin Scates,and others. Helen and her brothers all graduated from H.H.S. with Mother in the Class of 1939. In 1940, Mother married my father, Clyde Reed. She and Daddy have been gone now for over 20 years. I went to church with Mr. & Mrs. Martin and loved them so much. I want you to know that many others still remember and cherish "old times" and old friends from New River, and share in your grief and loss. Both your parents were wonderful people and will not be forgotten. May our Lord give you His comfort, strength, grace, and peace. Our prayers are with you and all of the family. Burton & Jennifer Reed Sexton
Bill & Tomilee Swain
July 22, 2013
To all Helen's family, know that we are remembering you in our prayers and thoughts. Helen was a wonderful and dear person and her memory will live on in those of us that were blessed to know her. Love to all. Bill & Tomilee Swain
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Terrie Cross
July 21, 2013
The community has lost one of its biggest smiles. Those who knew her - miss her.
TOM & CHRISTY GENTRY
July 21, 2013
I know she will be missed.
July 21, 2013
Darrel & Nancy Burke
KENNY & PAT MAYS
July 21, 2013
LOVE, THOUGHTS & PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY..HELEN WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND SHE WILL BE MISSED...BLESS YOU ALL.
Joyce and Larry Owens
July 20, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. I have many memories of Helen.
Jerry and Barbara Watts
July 20, 2013
Sorry for your loss.
Felecia Newport Reynolds
July 20, 2013
Praying that God will comfort you and give you peace in the days ahead.
July 18, 2013
You were loved.
Josetta & Family
Rick & Jane Keeton
July 18, 2013
So sorry for your loss...
Ronnie & Susan Wilson
July 17, 2013
Our Deepest Sympathy.
Allen Carter Whitehead
July 17, 2013
We are sorry to hear of Helen's death. Many fun times are remembered when the Shoemakers came to Lynchburg to see the Martins.
With our deepest sympathy and love,
Jackallen Arthur and Allen Carter Arthur Whitehead
Louise Doisy Walker
July 16, 2013
So many memories...was my Girl Scout Leader, Rainbow Girls Advisor, Felicia & Josetta my sorority sisters at UT, played years of bridge with my parents, etc. She always had such a wonderful sense of humor, and has always held a special place in my heart. With deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Cathy J Burke
July 16, 2013
God Bless you all. Nothing but good memories...
Jo Ann Shoemaker
July 15, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Steve & Debbie Thompson
July 15, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Steve & Debbie Thompson
Sharon Wilson
July 15, 2013
My deepest condolences to all the family.
July 15, 2013
Glenna Harrell & Wendall Anderson
July 15, 2013
Debbie Jo Smith, Rocky Webb, Noble and Joyce Smith.
Jack and Sue Lay
July 14, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
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