Cora E. {Weddle} Gourley

Mrs. Cora E. (Weddle) Gourley, 84, of Frederick, former longtime resident of
Thurmont, died on Sunday, July 8, 2007 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph Gourley.

Born on March 16, 1923 in Johnsville, MD she was a daughter of the late Baxter and Ethel (Foreman) Weddle. Mrs. Gourley was devoted member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Thurmont. She was employed as a finisher, retiring from Moore Business Forms, Thurmont after 30 plus years of service and was active with the Moore retirement group. Cora was a traditional Mom, devoting her life to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered by all as a loving, giving and caring person.

Surviving are one daughter, Ronica Smith and husband Richard of Frederick; one son, Nelson L. Smith and wife Barbara of Thurmont; eight grandchildren, Andy Tokar and wife Sally, Wina Wood and husband Nick, Peter Tokar and wife Candee, Tara Tokar and partner Kenda O'Brien, Lisa Smith, Laura Smith, Brad Smith and Holly Jones; 14 great-grandchildren, Ryan, Sarah and Meghan Tokar, Kati Wood, Sara, Dennis, Jacob, Owen and Quentin Tokar, Ian Stevens, Caitlynn Smith, Meredith Smith, Bradley Hutzler and
Alyssa Free; one brother, Cyrus Weddle; and one sister, Mary Fogle. Mrs. Gourley was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Weddle, Garland Foreman; and two sisters, Lillie Grimes and Ruth Yingling.

Visitation: Family will receive friends at Stauffer Funeral Home, 104 E. Main St., Thurmont, MD. on Wednesday, July 11, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to services.

Services: Services will be held on Thursday, July 12, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ, 101 E. Main St., Thurmont. MD. with Pastor Les Sims officiating.

Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ.