GERTRUDE “TRUDY” C. SEMASKE


GERTRUDE “TRUDY” C. SEMASKE
WILMINGTON - Gertrude “Trudy” Corbitt Semaske, age 92, of Wilmington, formerly of Louisburg, NC, died on Sunday, November 17, 2013.

She was born on February 9, 1921 in Springfield, South Carolina to the late Quitman Corbitt and Allie Salley Corbitt. She was a devoted member of the catholic church. She loved golf, bridge, and gardening as well as rescuing animals. Trudy was a proud graduate of Winthrop College, graduating with a Commerce Degree.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Eugene Arthur Semaske; brothers, Jake and Lanier Corbitt; and sisters, Louise Truette and Iris Gleaton.

Trudy is survived by her daughter Julie Cox and husband Tommy and son, Thomas William Lochte and wife Rhonda Whitley Lochte, all of Wilmington; and step-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her companion, Allie.

A memorial mass will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2013 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Louisburg, NC. 
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Liberty Hospice, 2550 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28402 or to Our Lady of the Rosary, 937 N. Main Street, Louisburg, NC 27549.

Please share memories and condolences with the family at www.wilmingtoncares.com.

Strickland Funeral Home of Louisburg is in charge of local arrangements.

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