Gaebelle Hulme

Gaebelle Hulme, beloved mother, passed away peacefully in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday, January 6, 2025, surrounded by family. She was 73 years old. Born in Warrensburg, Missouri, on April 2, 1951, Gaebelle was full of energy and tenacity. If she or a friend imagined something, she would pour her energy into bringing it into fruition. Her nickname in high school was Will, because she gained a reputation for embodying the adage "where there's a will there's a way". She was a passionate artist who from a young age displayed a true gift for color and composition, which resulted in countless oil paintings and other artwork. She shared her talent by teaching art and was especially gifted at connecting with and teaching children through creative and unique projects. Gaebelle was a loving and devoted mother to her children—Chris Hulme, Oliver Burnette, Emily Greenstreet, and Conrad Hulme—and a doting grandmother to 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was also a devoted caregiver and for decades took into her home her elderly mother Gertrude Winders, and family friend Gladys Alkyre through their final years. She continued to volunteer to help the elderly until she no longer could. GaeBelle also opened her home to a foreign exchange student, Helmut Tweer who became family and was treated as a son. For 40 years she was a devoted wife to Greg Hulme and together they built their beautiful life and home. The farm served as a place of business - the piano rebuilding workshop, as well as a refuge for those who needed care. Gaebelle took on many projects including caring for farm animals, creating gardens, hosting all of her children's weddings, and numerous family gatherings. She was an incredible host, and one would never leave her presence hungry. Gaebelle’s wit, humor, and charismatic personality touched everyone she met. She was known for her ability to make others laugh and feel at ease, and her magnetic presence left a lasting impression on all who knew her. She will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held at a future date which will announce here.

Gaebelle Hulme

April 2, 1951 - January 6, 2025