Rosina Tarvin Gesell, age 93, of Brookville, Indiana died Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville.
Born July 1, 1928 in Franklin County, Indiana she was one of fourteen children born to the late Charles & Daisy (Reese) Metcalf. She was united in marriage to Richard L. Tarvin, and he preceded her in death on May 8, 1976. She was united in marriage to Floyd C. Gesell on June 10, 1998, and he preceded her in death April 25, 2017.
Rosina was retired having worked at the former Jay Garment Works in Brookville. She also had worked as a dispatcher for the Brookville Police Department. And was employed at Eastview Elementary School, and then for over 22 years at the former Hearthstone Restaurant.
She was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Brookville. In her leisure time she enjoyed traveling, and had been a member of the Best Friends Travel Club; as well as spending time with her family.
Survivors include three children, Greg (Susie) Tarvin of Corbin, Kentucky, Martha Ann (Earl) Stenger of Brookville, Indiana Troy (Lisa) Tarvin of Connersville, Indiana; a daughter-in-law, Bridget Tarvin of Connersville, Indiana; a step-daughter, Susan (Michael) Bailey of Milton, Indiana; eight grandchildren, Kelly Tarvin, Shane Tarvin, Taylor (Alyssa) Medley, Dr. Stacey (Nicole Taylor) Tarvin, Nicholas Tarvin, Dr. Adam (Allison) Stenger, Benjamin (Dr. Lauren Overhage) Stenger, Richard Tarvin, Courtney (Caleb) Andry; many great-grandchildren; five sisters, Alberta Lacy of Brookville, Indiana, Susan (Allen) Bohlke of Titusville, Florida, Alma Feltz of Titusville, Florida, Charlene Ollier of California and Nancy Herald of Brookville; three brothers, Milo (Helen) Metcalf of Greensburg, Indiana, Jerry (Tina) Metcalf of Brookville, Indiana, Doyle (Carol) Metcalf of Richmond, Indiana as well as many nieces & nephews.
In addition to her parents, and husbands, she was preceded in death by a son, Thomas L. Tarvin who died April 9, 2006; a sister, Mary Alice Metzger; four brothers, Vernon Metcalf, Herman Metcalf, Leo Metcalf and Robert Metcalf.
Rev. Ladona Webb, pastor of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, will officiate the Funeral Services on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 12:00 Noon, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue Brookville. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Family & friends may visit from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Brookville Healthcare Center Patient Activities Fund or St Thomas Lutheran Church. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the family of Rosina Tarvin Gesell, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.