Gertrude Blanch Rumbo

Gertrude passed away August 25, 2018 in Tyler, TX.

She was born December 27, 1922 in Edom, TX to Eddie Garrett and Mareldy Hogue Garrett.

Gertrude grew up in Edom and graduated from Van High School. She married Thurman Rumbo December 27, 1940 and they spent the next 70 years together until his death in 2010. Gertrude was a wonderful seamstress who enjoyed sewing for friends and family. She worked for Sears and Roebuck in Tyler for 16 years. Gertrude enjoyed gardening and keeping her grandchildren in her spare time. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Tyler for 71 years.

She is survived by her Son, T. Gerald & Mary Rumbo; Son, Paul & Amy Rumbo; Grandchildren: Clay Rumbo, Sam Rumbo, Amanda Rumbo Edwards, Christina Rumbo Barrett, Jared Rumbo, Brent Rumbo, and Renae Rumbo Martin; 11 Great-Grandchildren; Brother, Lloyd Garrett; and Sister, Faye Garrett Crawford.

Gertrude is preceded in death by her Parents, Eddie & Mareldy Garrett; Husband, Thurman Rumbo; Grandson, Keith Rumbo; Great-Grandson, Robert Attaway; Brother, Dorsey Garrett, and Brother, Thurman Garrett.

Interment will be at Concord Cemetery in Chandler, TX.

Family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.