Gwenda Lampitt

Lillian Gwenda Lampitt, 89, of Cape Girardeau passed away at Southeast Missouri Hospital on Monday, April 11, 2011 . She leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, friends and a life of loving service to others. Gwen was born near Adelaide in Strathalbyn, South Australia to Charles Henry and Lily Jane Fargher Hibberd on March 15, 1922. After coming to the United States she made her home in St. Louis, Missouri. She and Edwin Andrew Lampitt were married on November 15, 1942 in Ursa, Illinois.He passed away Jan. 15, 2001. They raised their family in Pekin, Illinois, later living in St. Charles and Bonne Terre, Missouri before moving to Cape Girardeau in 1989. Gwen graduated from Miss Hickey�s Business School and was a secretary until her marriage when she became a full time, devoted, loving wife and mother. She comes from a long line of British women known for their handwork. Gwen was a gifted knitter and accomplished seamstress. She enjoyed the outdoors both as a gardener and a golfer. Gwen had the gift of hospitality. She was warm, personable, and enjoyed gatherings of all kinds. She was baptized at Union Avenue Christian Church in St. Louis and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. An optimist, she fought a courageous battle with cancer and was a thirty year survivor grateful for the additional years she was able to spend with her family and friends. She is survived by two sons, Thomas (Donna) Lampitt of Dallas, Texas, Dr. Edwin (Katie) Lampitt of Columbia, Missouri and two daughters both of Cape Girardeau: Gwenda (Dr. Michael) Bennett and Patricia (Dr. Randall) Stahly, Thirteen grandchildren, Samuel Stahly, Patricia (Russ) Mothershead , Dr. Ross (Jocey) Bennett , Michelle Bennett, Gwenda (Shaun) Hawk, Kimberley (David) Smith , Edwin C. (Maggie) Lampitt , Suzanne (Dr. Scott) Dudley , Timothy (Michelle) Lampitt , Spc. Thomas Lampitt, Kelley (Craig) Turner , Lori Lampitt and Jill (Pat) Franklin. She was "Grandma Great" to 23 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, a sister and her husband. Visitation will be from 10:30 AM to 12:00 noon on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Funeral will be at 12:00 noon Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev Douglas Breite officiating. Private internment will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Trinity Lutheran Church. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Gwenda Lampitt

April 11, 2011