Gladys Elliott Shrake

Gladys Elliott Shrake, age 85, of Mooresville passed away Friday, September 13, 2013. She was born in Indianapolis on November 15, 1927 to the late Richard and Adah Barrett Elliott.

Aside from her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Alice “ Floreine” Elliott Curtis and her brother, Karl F. Elliott.

She worked as a secretary for American States Insurance (now SAFECO) for twenty four years before her retirement in 1988. She and her husband were charter members of Grace Missionary Church for over thirty years where she taught Sunday school; and the last twenty years were members of the Church at Mt. Gilead. Gladys volunteered teaching literacy for the Indianapolis Public Library and enjoyed crocheting. She was a huge supporter of her children and grandchildren throughout her life.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Jim Shrake; her son, Douglas Lee Shrake ( Rebecca) of Mooresville; her daughter, Jama Lynn Scott (John) of Mooresville; her sister, Betty Pelletier of New Haven; eight grandchildren, Amy Shrake Cooney( David), Nicholas Shrake ( Stephanie), Andrea Shrake Eckler (Timon), Jimey Hightshue ( Kristie), Luke Hightshue (Carol), Johnny Scott (Jennifer), Jimmy Scott ( Shelly) and Julie Sperling; as well as eighteen great grandchildren along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday at Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service and Crematory with Terry Crist and Luke Hightshue officiating services. Burial will follow at White Lick Cemetery in Mooresville. Visitation will be held from 4 until 8PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
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