Harriet J. Gums' Obituary
Harriet J. Gums of St Petersburg, FL, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 in Suncoast Hospice, Palm Harbor, FL. She was 93. Harriet was born November 16, 1925 in Spirit, WI; one of twelve children of the late Adolph and Lena Johnson. She was a faithful long-time member of Grace Lutheran Church in St Petersburg. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Glen Gums, Sr. Harriet is survived by her three children; daughter, Glenda Oathout (Larry) and two sons, Glen Gums (Kaye) and Cary Gums (Karen). She is the dear sister of Lillian Johnson and Shirley Capaci. Harriet is the loving grandmother of seven grandchildren; Melanee Evans, Robert Evans, Michael Evans, Jamie Borja, Tyler Gums, Christopher Gums and Kassidy Gums. She is also the great grandmother to eight great grandchildren; Erica Bonwil, Kaylee Dunn, Brooke Evans, Gunnar Dunn, Elisa Borja, Sean Borja, Carter Gums and Myla Gums. Visitation 10am - 11am followed by funeral services at 11am Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home 5750 49th St. N, St Petersburg, FL 33709. Immediately following the funeral ceremonies, family and friends will recess to Memorial Park Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her beloved husband, Glen. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Grace Lutheran Church 4301 16th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703. Online condolences and memories may be shared on Harriet’s tribute page at www.memorialparkfuneralhome.com
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