Emma Jean Shockley

July 26, 1930 - July 15, 2012

Emma Jean Shockley, age 81 of Higginsville, Missouri died on Sunday, July 15, 2012, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, Missouri. Born Saturday, July 26, 1930 in Higginsville, she was the daughter of Gus Gilkey and Virgie Mae (Sayers) Gilkey. She married William A. Shockley August 24, 1946. He preceded her in death December 20, 1996. Also preceded in death are her parents, three brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Shockley was a homemaker and moved back to Higginsville in 1986. She was a member of Central Christian Church in Higginsville, a former member of the Higginsville Rebekah Lodge, participated in the Higginsville Foster Grandparent Program and received the Missouri Community Service Commission Award on April 19, 2006. Surviving are two sons, Wayne A. Shockley of Independence, Missouri and Glenn A. (Angie) Shockley of Higginsville; one daughter, Sarah Jean (Charles) Klein of Raymore, Missouri; 12 grand children and 5 great grand children. A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Central Christian Church, 16 W. 20th St. Higginsville with the Pastor Cheryl Sanders officiating and Melody Coen as organist. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Thursday at the church. The family suggests memorials to the Foster Grandparent Program or Crossroads Hospice. Inurnment will be in the Higginsville City Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hoeferfuneralhome.com