Julia Chestalene

Gilmer

Julia Chestalene Gilmer daughter of the late Neoma Pyrlte Pogue and Otto Pogue was born in Redford, Missouri, on March 29, 1928. She departed this life at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 25, 2007, having attained the age of 78 years, nine months and 27 days.

On May 12, 1947 in Ellington, Chestalene was united in marriage to Charles E. Gilmer. To this loving union three children were born. She is a former member of the Redford Baptist Church. Chestalene was a wonderful cook, and she enjoyed baking, decorating cakes, sewing and making her daughter's clothes. She loved birthday celebrations, making people laugh and playing jokes on them.

Chestalene was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Amiel Pogue.

Chestalene is survived by her husband Charles E. Gilmer of St. Louis; one son, Graling Gilmer of St. Louis; two daughters, Linda Cohen and husband Jerry of St. Louis; and Wrenae Gilmer of St. Louis; two sisters, Beverly McNail and husband David of Ellington; Belva McNail and husband Jesse of Bismark; three grandchildren, Mindy, Kelly and Matt, and five great-grandchildren, Savannah, Elizabeth, Bryer, Keagan and Karley. Chestalene will also be sadly missed by many other relatives and friends who will mourn her passing.

Funeral Services were held at the Redford Baptist Church
Saturday January 27, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.
Minister: Pastor Fred Miller Burial: Redford Memorial Cemetery
Pallbearers: Graling Gilmer, Jerry Cohen, Kelly Cohen,
David McNail, Jesse McNail, Mason McNail.
Honorary Pallbearers: Clay McNail and Shawn Poe.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri