OBITUARY
Paula B. Sullivan
April 27, 1951 – March 10, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
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Paula Edwinna (Blankenship) Sullivan, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away March 10, 2019. She was born April 27, 1951 in Louisville, KY to the late Paul and Grace “Christine” Blankenship. She was a graduate of Atherton High School in Louisville and attended Peabody College in Tennessee. She was employed by IU Health as a legal assistant.
Paula was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. She was the soloist for “Call Upon the Lord” directed by Bob McBaine.
Paula was a talented singer and pianist from childhood. She had a love for the Lord and the Catholic Church. She loved to cook, bake, entertain, plan parties, and spend time with her grandchildren and family. She was a living example of kindness, love, and acceptance. Paula was a generous gift giver and always made everyone feel important and loved.
In addition to her parents, Paula was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Blankenship; and grandson, Jonathan Griffin.
Paula is survived by her husband, James Sullivan; son, Mark (Ashley) Hood and daughter, Elizabeth (Matthew) Griffin; granddaughter, Jordan; grandsons, Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Hudson; brother, David Blankenship; sister, Pamela Blankenship; step children, James, Brian, Denise, and Ann Marie; 11 step grandchildren and one step great grandchild.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 11:30 am at St. Luke Catholic Church, 7575 N. Holliday Dr. East, Indianapolis, IN 46260. Calling will also be held at the church on Friday prior to the funeral mass from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Interment to follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Seeds of Hope, 1425 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46241. (http://www.seedsofhopeindy.org/ )
Leppert Mortuary – Nora Chapel assisting with arrangements. To share a memory, please visit www.leppertmortuary.com.
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FAMILY
- James "Jim" Sullivan Spouse
- Elizabeth (Matthew) Griffin Daughter
- Mark (Ashley) Hood Son
- Pamela Blankenship Sister
- David Blankenship Brother
- Grace "Christine" Blankenship Mother (deceased)
- Paul Blankenship Father (deceased)
- Kenneth Blankenship Brother (deceased)
- Jonathan Griffin Grandson (deceased)
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Granddaughter: Jordan
Grandsons: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Hudson
Step children: James, Brian, Denise, Ann Marie
11 step grandchildren
1 step great grandchild
DONATIONS
- Seeds of Hope 1425 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana 46241
Past Services
Friday,
March 15, 2019
Visitation
Friday,
March 15, 2019
Mass of Christian Burial
Friday,
March 15, 2019
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