Gussie was married on June 24, 1956 to Conrad Arledge at St Paul Lutheran Church where she was a lifetime member; during her lifetime membership she was a Sunday school teacher and also served on the altar guild.
Gussie had a 37 year career at Montgomery Ward. She worked in the credit department, mail order department and as a service clerk.
Gussie was very involved in the community. She was a charter member of the Inter-Church Workers and was a long time member of the Sons of Hermann Lodge.
Gussie would like to be remembered for her love of flowers; sending greeting cards to the sick and elderly; taking the elderly that can no longer drive at night to church and eat out.
The family would like to offer a special thanks to the following: JoAnn Bachmayer and Joanne Rummel for their loving care and support and the staff at Will-O-Bell Nursing Home, Scott & White Hospital and Scott & White Hospice.
Gussie is preceded in death by her parents John and Cora Ballerstedt and her husband Conrad Arledge.
Gussie is survived by her sisters-in-law, Dortha Dickerson of Jourdaton, Tx and Grace Schroeder of Austin, Tx; her beloved dog “Dora”; numerous other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Condra Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 20, 2012 at 2:00 pm at St Paul Lutheran Church in Taylor. Burial to follow at Taylor City Cemetery.
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