Lorene Maple

Shrum

Lorene Maple Shrum daughter of the late Grace Pritchett Beaver and George Beaver was born in Ellington, Missouri, on June 26, 1917. She departed this life at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington, on January 19, 2011, having attained the age of 93 years, six months and 24 days.

On January 24, 1932 in Ellington, Missouri, Lorene was united in marriage to Otho Shrum and to this loving union nine children were born. Otho preceded her in death on March 18, 1973. Lorene was a member of the Light House Temple Church. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, making garden, cooking for her family and playing Bingo. Lorene's greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Lorene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, infant daughter, Linda Faye Shrum, her granddaughter, Tammy Rains, and three sisters, Melba Johnson, Ruth Tilley and Louise Barton.

Lorene is survived by three sons, Floyd Shrum and wife Wanda, Lonnie Shrum and wife Erna, Ray Shrum and wife Debbie all of Ellington, five daughters, Lucille Hall of St. Louis, Geraldine Rains of Ellington, Mary Ann Moore of Salem, Wanda Helvey and husband Joe, Connie Asberry and husband Charles all of Ellington, 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren, two brothers, Truman Beaver of Van Buren, Leamon Beaver of Ironton, three sisters, Hazel Weaver and Mazel Tripp both of Van Buren, and Helen McManus of Clamith Falls, Oregon. Lorene will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.



Visitation: Friday, 4 to 8 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home

Funeral services: Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO

Ministers: Charles Asberry assisted by Jim Stewart

Burial: Ellington City Cemetery
Pallbearers:



Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, MO



In lieu of flowers: Light House Temple Church