Mildred Gayle Hinshaw

Mildred “Gayle” Edwards Hinshaw was one of nine children born to Marcella Mae and Guy Edwards on May 2, 1930 in Marcus, SD. Gayle professed her faith as a Methodist in the Weslyn Methodist Church in Sturgis, SD. She helped raise her younger brothers and sisters after her mother’s passing. Gayle went to Missouri to visit her sister Freda and while there met and fell in love with James “Buck” Hinshaw and the two were married on November 21, 1954 in Stoutland. Together they shared over 54 years of marriage until Buck passed away on March 15, 2009. They had three children, David, Vicki and Janie. Gayle was a wonderful homemaker and also worked several jobs outside of the home over her lifetime; they included working at the PX in Ft. Leonard Wood, Mohler Cleaners in Richland, Rob McShanes General Store in Stoutland and K-Mart in Lebanon. Upon returning from work Gayle baby-sat several children in the area. She treasured spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gayle and Buck moved to Stoutland in 1974 after they sold their farm. She joined the Stoutland Methodist Church and was baptized. She became an active member, playing guitar and singing in the church choir. Gayle found great joy in baking, playing cards, square dancing and loved singing and playing her guitar. She enjoyed working on her genealogy as well. Gayle is survived by her three children: David Hinshaw (Annette), Vicki Jo Neal (Jerry) and Janie Marshall (Troy) all of Stoutland MO; three siblings: Guy (Gladys) Edwards of Sturgis, SD, Flora (Don) Grimsbo of Rickreall, OR and Helen (Jim) Felker of Tucson, AZ; four grandchildren: James and Alissa Cornelison of Richland, MO, Amy and Amanda Hinshaw of Stoutland, MO, Adam and Katy Henson of Richland, MO, four great grandchildren: Emilie Hinshaw, Emma Jo and Ella Cornelison and Molly Henson, many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Gayle is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Andrew Edward, Betty Adams, Freda Myers, Grace Ensberg and Richard Edwards. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, August 11, 2011 in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Pastor Rob Day officiating. Music selections included “Where Should I Go But To the Lord”, “Go Rest High On that Mountain”, “Sissy” and “I’ll Fly Away”. Serving as escorts were Chester Cooper, Christopher Bloch, Fred Bloch, Adam Henson, Anthony Lawrence and James Cornelison. Honorary escorts were Mike Henson, Johnny Myers, Mike Myers, Jay Jones and Jim Brown. Burial followed in the Wair Chapel / Dowdy Cemetery near Richland, MO. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland.

Mildred Gayle Hinshaw

May 2, 1930 - August 6, 2011