Patricia Louise Gelina's Obituary
Patricia Louise Appleberry Gelina, daughter of Lloyd Dean and Phyllis Anne Gilbert Appleberry, was born July 13, 1966, in Springfield, Missouri. She departed this life Wednesday, May 13, 2009, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of forty-two years, and ten months. She was united in marriage to Matthew D. Gelina in Oklahoma, and they shared the last several years. Her father preceded her in death. Louise is survived by her husband, Matt, of the home; two daughters, Amanda Kruzan, and Jennifer Stevenson, both of Lebanon, Missouri; two sons, J.C. and Matthew Stevenson, both of the home; six grandchildren; her mother, Phyllis Appleberry, of Lebanon, Missouri; five brothers, Jim Appleberry, and his wife, Chris, Steve, David and Jay Appleberry, all of Lebanon, Missouri, and Lonnie Appleberry, of Springfield, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. She lived her entire life in the Lebanon area and graduated from Lebanon High School. In addition to being a devoted homemaker and mother, Louise also worked at Captain D’s Restaurant in Lebanon. Louise had attended Community Baptist Church near Lebanon, and had helped prepare meals at the church. In her spare time she enjoyed fishing, shopping, traveling, and visiting with her friends. She possessed a delightful sense of humor and loved to laugh. She also was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and of football in general. She was an excellent cook and liked preparing special recipes for her family and friends. She loved her family dearly and especially enjoyed her grandchildren. Louise was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and niece, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and will cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends. Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday May 17, 2009 at the Comunity Baptist Church Lebanon. Burial will be in the Lonesome Hill Cemetery . Visitation is Saturday evening 5-7:00 pm at the funeral home under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home Lebanon, Missouri. A memroial has been established and donations may be made through the funeral home. Return to top
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