Inez G. Shoemaker (nee Trout)

Inez G. Shoemaker (nee Trout), 98, left this earth on Sunday in the loving arms of her family to join her beloved husband, Noble, in heaven.

Inez was born to Charles and Mary Jane Trout and spent her childhood in Gallia County, Ohio, and lived most of her adult life in the Mogadore/Suffield area. She recently resided in Green while living with her son, Gary. Inez retired from Monarch Teledyne Rubber in Hartville 35 years ago, was a tireless worker and was blessed with many talents. She lovingly tended her many flower gardens and made beautiful crafts. Most of all, she enjoyed cooking large meals for her family, decorating for the holidays, and putting others before herself.

She will be sadly missed by daughters, Marlene (Robert) Hudson of Toledo, Betty (Ralph) Miller of Powell; and son, Gary Shoemaker of Green; as well as her pet parrot, “Rocky”. She adored her grandchildren, Brenda Stone, David (Kelly) Stone and Scott Shoemaker of Columbus, Steven (Kathy) Shoemaker of Green, Linda Searcy of Medina, and Janet Glaus of Mogadore. She was blessed with 13 great-grandchildren. Inez was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters, and survived by one sister, Virginia Yerkey of Lower Salem. The family thanks those from Altercare of Hartville, including the aides, Pastor Mike Shaub, and Dr. Smith for their loving care. Also, special thanks to granddaughter Dr. Kathy Shoemaker and friend, Elizabeth Rebadow for their assistance and help.

This past Sunday, Pastor Mike conducted a private consultation with Inez reminding her of what she could expect in her new eternal home. As he finished his final prayer, she drew a deep breath and our beautiful angel went home as the birds frolicked in the November sunshine outside her window.

Funeral service Friday, 3 p.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 34 S. Cleveland Ave. (Route 532), MOGADORE, Ohio 44260 with Pastor Michael Shaub officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until service time on Friday.