Orahdell Workman, age 81, of Brookville, Indiana died Thursday, September 30, 2021 at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Ohio.
Born March 16, 1940 in Breathitt County, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Seldon & Ida B. (Hammock) Lockard. On January 28, 1958 she was united in marriage to Gene Workman, and he preceded her in death on May 4, 2010.
Orahdell was retired from the Franklin County Community School Corporation where she had worked in the school cafeteria for over 20 years. She was a member of the Brookville Church of Christ, as well as the Order of Eastern Star. In her leisure time she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, baking, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include three daughters, Robin Byrd & Rhonda Marr both of Brookville, Indiana, and Rebecca Browning of North Vernon, Indiana; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, John Lockard of Harrison, Ohio; as well as many nieces & nephews.
In addition to her parents, and husband, Gene, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Jesse Ruckman, six sisters and four brothers.
Family & friends may visit from 10:00 A.M. till 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, with burial following in Big Cedar Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Brookville Church of Christ. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Workman family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
