Ermalee Shumate

Ermalee May "Erma" Younkin Shumate, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at The Mt. Sterling Place, with her husband, Howard, and son, Steve, by her side. Ermalee was born in Ashville, Ohio on May 10, 1927, to Fred and Alna (Dudleson) Younkin and attended the Ashville Harrison School System.  She was a member of the Newport Church of Christ and Christian Union where she was a substitute pianist until her health interfered. She was preceded in death by two infant sisters, one infant brother, brothers, Delano and Robert of Ashville; daughter-in-law, Pamela Bowers; and nephew, Ronald M. Younkin. Surviving is her loving husband of almost 55 years, Howard Shumate. Additional survivors are her daughter, Diane Sarver (James) of Piqua, and her son, Stephen Bowers (Lora) of Mt.Sterling.  She had six grandchildren, Angel Sarver, Amy Makala, Piqua; Karen Bowers, Dr. H. Edward Bowers, Dustin Bowers, and Amanda Quintanilla (Rigo) all of Mt. Sterling, and six great-grandchildren, Devon Bowers, Drew Bowers, Kady Bowers, Reece Quintanilla, Cruz Quintanilla, and Amaya Quintanilla.  She has one sister, Maxine Younkin, of Ashville, and many nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends. A Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Newport Church of Christ and Christian Union, 6800 St. Rt. 38, London, OH. 43140.  Rev. Justin Sterrett and Rev. Dortha Ross officiating with the interment following in Bethel Cemetery.  Family will receive friends Wednesday, February 14th from 4 - 6 p.m. at the PORTER-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Sterling. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Loving Care Hospice.