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Mildred Shumaker Obituary

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Mildred Julia Smith Shumaker, age 88, of Jacksonville, Fla. and Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Ala., died Oct. 7, 2009, in Jacksonville, Fla. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. today at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Rev. Carl Wells and Rev. Vial Fontenot officiating and Heritage Chapel Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be today from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home.

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Published by Tuscaloosa News from Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 2009.

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Margie Searcy Alford

October 18, 2009

Laurie, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember good times around your mother when you and I played together when we were children.

Darryl Hardin

October 12, 2009

Laurie,

I was so sorry to read of the death of your mother. Although I never knew her, she must have been an exceptional person. You and your family will be in my thoughts and pryers now and in the coming days.

Dr. David Nelson

October 11, 2009

Dear all: My wonderful memories of sweet and gracious Mrs. Shumaker at First Baptist Church are numerable -and I will always be grateful for her Christ-like encouragement in whatever interest and/or talent I exhibited, whether history, music, etc. With many thoughts, prayers and Love - David Nelson

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