Gretna……….Louise Hedrick Shumate, age 96 of Gretna, VA died Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born May 23, 1917 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late George Hedrick and Bea Shelhorse Hedrick. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas J. Shumate; three brothers, Bernard Hedrick, Eugene Hedrick, and Carroll Hedrick; and three sisters, Mildred Ellis, Elsie Allen, and Clara Chattin. She worked at Thompson Drugstore many years before her marriage; and later had a poultry and egg farm with her late husband. She always enjoyed various crafts; but especially enjoyed playing bingo while at Gretna Health Center.
She is survived by her niece Diane H. Seay and her husband Jerald Seay of Tampa, FL; as well as her close family friend and caregiver of many years, Betty Lou Adkins of Chatham, VA.
Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Gretna Burial Park by Rev. George Hatmaker.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.