Imogene Gulledge

Monday, March 15, 2021
Imogene Gulledge

ST. JOHN, Mo. — Imogene Gulledge (nee Johnston), age 84, a resident of St. John, was called home to Heaven Sunday, March 7, 2021. Born Sept. 12, 1936, in Hickman, Kentucky, to the late Lexi and Iva Johnston (nee McClendon).

On Dec. 8, 1956, she married Nathan Lee Gulledge who preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 2020. Together they lovingly raised their family.

She proudly loved and served her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, was an avid flower gardener, an amazing cook, and an accomplished seamstress who also participated in local craft fairs. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Ann where she sang in the choir and often sang solo for Jesus.

She is loved and survived by son, Kevin G. Gulledge of St. Louis (Michelle McMurray); daughter Michele D. Gulledge of St. Louis; grandchildren, Angelitha D. Walker (Josh Wankasky) of Olcott, New York, Nathan L. (Becca) Gulledge of Kansas City, Missouri, Jacob A. Gulledge of Wilton Manors, Florida, Kevin R. Gulledge of Imperial, Missouri, Trevor I. Gulledge of Medford, New Jersey, Danny Tabora of North Tonawanda, New York; four great-grandchildren, Stella M. Gulledge, Brayden L. Walker, Shelby M. Gulledge and Leilani S. Wankasky; brothers, Golder Johnston of Jacksonville, Florida, and Medwick (Evelyn) Johnston of East Prairie; sisters-in-law, Carol Ann Johnston and Carolyn Johnston; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her son, Randall Lee Gulledge; grandson, Austin C. Gulledge; and siblings, Edith (Eugene) Moore, Florence (Geoffrey) Laramie, Loyce (Susie) Johnston, Katherine (Charles) Shannon, Bryant Johnston, Malcome Johnston, Denny Johnston and Kaye (Johnston) Dutel.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 16, 2021, beginning at 11 a.m. until time of the funeral service at noon at Alexander White Mullen Funeral Home in St. Ann. Pastor Quay Finefrock will officiate. Interment will follow in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis County.

Pallbearers will be: Kevin R. Gulledge, Eric B. Johnston, Billy Moore, Keith Grigsby, Sam Ellis and Lamar Daniels.

The St. Louis County mandate for Covid-19 restrictions requires that all attending wear a mask and the maximum capacity for the building is 50 to maintain proper social distancing. No food or beverage is allowed in the funeral home. Thank you for your patience and understanding during these unprecedented times.

Online condolences can be shared at: www.alexanderstlouis.com.

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Memorial contributions may be sent to: American Diabetes Association, National Kidney Foundation or American Heart Association.