She was born in Indianapolis, and moved to Florida in 1981. She is survived by Maurice, her husband of 71 years, by her daughters Patricia and Deborah and son-in-law Charles, and by 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at Noon on Sunday, January 16, 2010 at Southside Christian Church, 4111 Webber Street in Sarasota.
Arrangements are under the direction of Manasota Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Bradenton, Florida.