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Tuke Shoemaker, wife of the late retired Gen. Robert M. Shoemaker, has died at the age of 95.
The Killeen Independent School District reported Mrs. Shoemakerâs passing Sunday on its website in a tribute to the longtime supporter of education in the area.
Mrs. Shoemaker, along with her late husband, was deeply committed to the districtâs students, particularly those at Shoemaker High School, which the district named after the retired four-star general in 2000.
The school celebrated Mrs. Shoemakerâs 95th birthday with her in February, hosting a special luncheon for her featuring cheerleaders, drill team members, Island Dancers, choir, step team and the Pandemonium steel drum corps â as well as a birthday cake.