Gerdia Mae Shewmaker

1929 ∼ 2009

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Gerdia Mae Shewmaker, 80, of Orange, died June 22, 2009, at Harbor Hospital in Orange.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Harvest Outreach a ministry of the Church of God of Prophecy in Orange under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home with Reverend Joe Raiborn officiating.

Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Visitation will be 5:00-8:00, Wednesday, at the church.

Gerdia was born on May 11, 1929, in Morgan City, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Lawrence W. Trahan and Gertrude Robicheaux Trahan. Gerdia received her ministers licensed from the Church of God of Prophecy in 1952. She served as a missionary who traveled all over the world. She also severed as pastor of several churches and retired four years ago from Harvest Outreach a ministry of the Church of God of Prophecy in Orange. Everyone who knew Gerdia loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Shewmaker; son, Allen Lee Shewmaker; sisters, Mable Stansbury and Marie Perry; and brothers, J.W. Trahan and L.W. Trahan.

Survivors include her sisters, Belvia Jowell and her husband E.C. of Orange and Shelia Marburger of Orange; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Joseph Delk, Donald Delk, Steve Hatfield, Leon Marburger, John Cordova and Glen Williams. Honorary Pallbearers will be James Stansbury and Leon Marburger.

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Anonymous August 1, 2009

Sis. Gerdia will be missed by me and my family. I had known her all my life and she has been a wonderful example of service to the Lord and to all those who came her way.##imported-begin##Verna Simpson##imported-end##

Anonymous June 30, 2009

WE LOVED SIS. SHEWMAKER VERY MUCH. SHE WAS SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO OUR FAMILY. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. WE ENJOYED THE MANY VISITS WITH HER TALKING ABOUT THE GREATNESS OF GOD. TRULY SHE HAS FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH.##imported-begin##JOHN & DORI ISTRE, KAYLA##imported-end##

Anonymous June 28, 2009

Ms. Gerdia was a sweet friend. I will miss her. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Becky Grant :##imported-begin##Becky##imported-end##

Anonymous June 27, 2009

Our prayers go out to the family of Gerdia Shewmaker. May God bless you. We will always remember her and all she did through the years for God and His church.##imported-begin##Louis & Bobbie Gaddis##imported-end##

Anonymous June 27, 2009

Gerdia Shewmaker was our wonderful friend of many many years. She was always an 'upbeat' individual and exemplified the love of our Lord and Savior everywhere she went. We loved to hear her sing, "Tell Me His Name Again"...She was an awesome individual ##imported-begin##Eugene Weakley##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2009

Sister Shewmaker poured so much love into the youth of GA. She truly made a difference in my life!##imported-begin##Kimberly Harkey Cardin##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2009

A great minister of the Gospel! She was one of the most encouraging people that I have known. She ran me a number of Revivals with many people coming to Christ. God Bless. Lester Weldon##imported-begin##Lester Weldon##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2009

She has been an inspiration to many in this world and I know that she is now in Heaven with our Lord. She will be missed by all.##imported-begin##Kay Thornton##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2009

Gerdia Mae lived an exemplary life and is now in Heaven rejoicing with a host of Saints. I know she will be missed here on earth. I love you, Belva Ann and Sheila. gayle##imported-begin##Gayle Robichaux##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2009

I could never speak Gerdia Mae's name without a smile coming across my face. She loved the Lord and lived her life accordingly. The angels along with my parents, Stanley and Ruby, are rejoicing. I am sad about our earthly loss. She will be missed.##imported-begin##Myrna Robichaux Snodgrass##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2009

"Gert" has long been an important member of our extended family. She lived with my Mom Joyce Phillips when my Dad Charles was sent to Germany. She brightened our lives over and over again. We will miss her.##imported-begin##Kevin Phillips##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2009

You touched the lives of many in Georgia with your love for Christ and zeal for missions. Thanks, Sis Shewmaker, for taking the time to be our mentor, our friend, and our Big Sister! Your ministry will continue on through our lives.##imported-begin##Ken Robinson##imported-end##