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Gail D. (Shelor) Hawkins, age 59, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away Wednesday morning, September 1, 2021 at Liberty Hospital.<\/p>\nGail D. (Shelor) Hawkins, age 59, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away Wednesday morning, September 1, 2021 at Liberty Hospital.<\/p>\n
Gail was born on August 26, 1962 to Karl and Mary Shelor in Kansas City, MO. She was a graduate of Excelsior Springs High School. She was first married to Donald A. Tipton and they had two children together and later divorced. She then married Hugh L. Hawkins and two more children were added to the family. They later divorced. Gail worked as a customer service representative at Knit Rite for over 20 years and then at Cascade Orthopedic Supply LLP for over 10 years. Gail enjoyed spending time with her family and friends as well as her fellow members of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. She dedicated her time to being the treasurer at the Eagles and loved participating in their activities. The ladies auxiliary FOE was number 3 for all fundraising for the FOE Alzheimer\u2019s Charity.\u00a0 Gail loved scrapbooking with her sisters and entertaining her grandchildren. Movie nights were some of her favorite memories. Gail was also known for her love of singing, card games, and reading. She was always ready to have a good time and will be dearly missed.<\/p>\n
Gail was preceded in death by her father, Karl Shelor; and sisters, Shelly Shelor and Carla Young.<\/p>\n
Survivors include her mother, Mary Shelor; sisters, Terry (Frank) Tate and Jennifer (Mike) Snelling; brothers, John (Amy) Shelor and Jeff (Chrissy) Shelor; children, Donald Tipton, Karl Tipton, Elizabeth (Mike) Smith and William (Amanda) Hawkins; grandchildren, Krislyn Tipton, Madilyn Tipton, Sydney Tipton, Kelsey Chinn, Weston Smith and Wyatt Smith; and several nieces, nephew, cousins, and dear friends.<\/p>\n
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to \u201cFraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Alzheimer\u2019s Charity\u201d.<\/p>\n
Funeral services will be held on September 8, 2021 at Bross and Spidel Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs. The family will receive friends at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.<\/p>\n
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Bross and Spidel Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs.<\/p>\n
My Prayers are with the Family. I went to school with Gail she was always so sweet.
\nSheila Thompson<\/p>\n
We spent alot of time at the pasture together, just visiting.\u00a0 That was everybody’s hang out.\u00a0 She will be missed by so many.\u00a0 Rest in peace Gail.
\nCheryl Bogart<\/p>\n
Prayers and condolences to the family. May God comfort you.
\nMark Smith<\/p>\n
You will be truely missed, what a beautiful smile both on your face and in your heart.
\nPrayers for your family and friends.\u00a0 Heaven has gained a beautiful soul.
\nRuth Espeland<\/p>\n
Sending my condolences on Gail\u2019s passing. May God send His comfort during this time.
\nSherry Scott Nulsen<\/p>\n
I’m so sorry to hear of Gail’s passing. She was a great\u00a0 gal. Sending her family prayers.
\nCarolyn Huskey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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