Forrestine Hargrove, 82, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born September 17, 1942, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, to Darrell and Ollie Adams. She grew up in Excelsior Springs, was a lifelong member of Excelsior Springs Baptist Church and was a graduate of ESHS.
While living in Seattle in the 80s, she became an accomplished and award-winning artist. Her enthusiasm for genealogy led her to join DAR.
Her parents preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Sam Hargrove; three children, Perry A. Hargrove, of Wisconsin, Debrah A. Hargrove, and Bethany L. Jones, of New Mexico, and their families; sister, Becky Shouse; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and two nieces.
Services will be held December 5, 2024, at Bross & Spidle Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. with a funeral service to follow. The burial will be at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Rushville, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Excelsior Springs Baptist Church.
Our Sincere Condolences
Love you Forrestine.
I will always miss you.
Elizabeth Hyder Harrison
I have so many good memories of Forrestine. I always enjoyed the fun times we had eating out with them and just being together. She will be missed by many.
Anita Deckard
Many wonderful times over too many years to count. Will miss our long telephone chats discussing EVERYTHING and EVERYONE. Condolences to Sam and family.
Susan Riley
Sam, Linda and I offer our most sincere condolences.I know how hard it must be to loose Forrestine. Take solace that she is no longer suffering and God knew it was her time. She will be waiting to rejoin you again.
I have so many memories of her when we worked together in the production office. Little did I know the she would become Forrestine Hargrove, I know she became a good soulmate.
God bless you Sam, and I look forward to our future phone conversations.
David and Linda Marler