Inez North-Proctor

INEZ TRUELOVE NORTH PROCTOR Inez Truelove North Proctor, daughter of Ira and Ethel Lawson Truelove, was born, February 3, 1931 in Laclede County, Missouri. She departed this life, Thursday, March 27, 2008 in Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri, at the age of seventy-seven years, one month and twenty-four days. On October 20, 1947 in Lebanon, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Jack Branch North and to this union five children were born. Together they shared forty-two years until his passing on January 1, 1990. On November 27, 1994 in Lebanon, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Eugene L. Proctor. He passed away on March 11, 2003. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Branch Everett North; four brothers, J.C., Carl, Paul and Earl and two sisters, Josephine and Florence. Survivors include her children, Eva Mae Reagan and husband Rick of O'Lean, Missouri, Patty J. Anderson of Lebanon, Missouri, Vicky L. Burns and husband Phillip of Camdenton, Missouri, Kathy I. Stamper and Randy Reid of Linn Creek, Missouri and Herb North and wife Glenda of Camdenton, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Johnny D. Coleman of Lebanon, Missouri, Brent M. Burns and wife Constance of Camdenton, Missouri, Michelle Brown and husband J.R. of Lebanon, Missouri, Travis D. Stamper and wife Tosh of Linn Creek, Missouri, Alicia Snow of Lebanon, Missouri, Carrie L. Boots and husband Ernie of Camdenton, Missouri, Tiffany D. Williams and husband Nathan of Linn Creek, Missouri, Jessica North and Shari North both of Camdenton, Missouri; thirteen great-grandchildren and one on the way; a brothers, Don Truelove and wife Margie of DeSoto, Missouri and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Inez spent her early years in Lebanon, Missouri. Later, her family moved to the Tunnel Dam and Big Niangua area. She attended school at Pleasant Hill and Camdenton. She retired from the Camdenton Post Office, where she served as a mail carrier for many years. Her most important job, however, was being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was the best mom in the world. She was saved at an early age and was a member of Decaturville Missionary Baptist Church in Decaturville. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing, playing cards at the Senior Citizens Center, sewing and crocheting. Most of all, she enjoyed time spent with her family. Inez was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend. She left her mark on many lives and will live on forever in our hearts. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2008 in Decaturville Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Phillip Burns officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Monday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Pleasant Hill Cemetery and left at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.