Thelma Ruth McGowen Shobert

Thelma Ruth McGowen Shobert, age 92 of Purcell, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012, at the Sunset Estates Nursing Home in Purcell. She was born on July 8, 1920 in Rosedale, Oklahoma. She was the 2nd child of four children born to Wiley Davis and Nellie (Mayfield) Davis. Thelma grew up and spent most of her life living in the Rosedale community. She graduated from Rosedale High School in 1937 as the class Salutatorian. In 1940 she married Frank McGowen and together they raised four sons. Thelma and Frank were married 23 years before he passed away in 1963. Five years later she married Kenneth Shobert on June 2, 1968. They continued living near Rosedale on a farm until 1996 when she and Kenneth moved to Purcell. Thelma grew up learning to work hard as a young girl and continued that same work ethic throughout her life. She had various jobs over the years but mainly worked as a homemaker. Thelma loved staying busy and enjoyed quilting and crocheting for her grandchildren. She was a faithful Christian and a member of the Wayne Church of Christ for many years. After moving to Purcell she later became a member of the 9th and Pierce Church of Christ. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by: Parents: Wiley and Nellie Davis Two husbands: Frank McGowen on March 14, 1963 Kenneth Shobert on Dec. 6, 2002 Sister: Opal Dickinson on Jan. 13, 1999 Brother: B. C. Davis on Sept. 28, 2001 Infant brother: Wiley Ray Davis Jan. 9, 1929 She is survived by: Four sons and their wives: Sidney and Linda McGowen of Talala, OK Benny and Janet McGowen of Wayne Joe and Carol McGowen of Paoli Mickey and Brenda McGowen of Byars Eight grandchildren and their families: Debbie and Fred Gomez of San Antonio, TX Connie Jo and Wesley Cox of Shawnee Sheila and Roger Bell of Oologah, OK Tim McGowen of Blanchard Terry and Stacy McGowen of Paoli Carrie Lin and Travis King of Wayne Kirk and Kristy McGowen of Wayne Shannon McGowen and fiancé Jason Ratchford of Wynnewood 15 great grandchildren and many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 28, 2012, at the 9th & Pierce Church of Christ in Purcell. Burial will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in Purcell. Arrangements by Wilson-Little Funeral Home of Purcell

Thelma Ruth McGowen Shobert

July 8, 1920 - December 25, 2012