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 Daddys 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 childrens 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, Cledas 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.