Leola Mae Fink, of Sunman, was born on December 24, 1927 in Lawrenceville, Indiana, the daughter of Elmer and Elva Woliung Fink. After graduating from Sunman High School, Leola went on to pursue a successful career with Public Telephone Company in Batesville and then Greensburg. Later she worked various jobs, including customer service for Minear’s Department Store. Leola was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church at Hubbells Corner, and in her spare time enjoyed collecting antiques, sewing, flowers and gardening. On Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the age of 89, she passed away at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville.
Those surviving who will cherish Leola’s memory include 2 nieces, Barbara Baxley and Juanita Garrett, and 2 nephews, Robert Fink and Michael Fink, all of Baltimore, MD. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Orville and Howard Fink.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday, May 15, 2017 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hubbells Corner. Pastor Tom Frey will officiate the funeral service, and burial will follow in Evangelical Union Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be directed to Evangelical Union Cemetery Association or to St. John’s Fellowship Hall. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Leola Fink.