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Emma Shoopman Obituary

Emma Loretta (Kelley) Shoopman, age 88, of Bedford, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Bedford Springs Health and Rehab Center in Bedford.
Survivors include two daughters, Theresa Weber of Georgia, and Ellen Ely of Milton, Kentucky; one brother and sister-in-law; one son-in-law; and her dear friend, Terri Kirby of Bedford.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Clay and Cora (Tilley) Kelley; her husband John Shoopman in 1982; one son who died while serving his country with the United States Army in Germany; one daughter, Jackie McKinney; and one brother.
The Reverend Gregg Fisher conducted graveside services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the Bedford Cemetery, with interment to follow. There will be no visitation.
Ransdell Funeral Home, Bedford, is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at ransdellfuneral.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Trimble Banner on Jul. 14, 2022.

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