Sylvia C. Lunsford, age 92, of Brookville, Indiana died Monday afternoon,
March 27, 2017 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville, Indiana.
Born May 15,1924 in Old Fairfield, Indiana she was the daughter of the late
Luther & Mae Frances (Blackburn) Gesell. She was united in marriage to Herman Lunsford, and he preceded her in death on March 10, 1996.
Sylvia worked at Jay Garment for 28 years, Lake Grocery for 15 years and
later for Mound Haven Motel for 20 years. She loved sewing and enjoyed bingo.
Survivors include brothers, Floyd (Rosina) Gesell of Brookville and Robert
(Rita) Gesell of St. Leon. Several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, and husband, Herman, she is preceded in death by her
sisters, Virginia Tebbe, Lorene Feller and Joann Lake. Brothers, Merlin Gesell,
Donald Gesell and Orville Gesell.
Family & friends may visit from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A. M. on Thursday,
March 30, 2017 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue in
Brookville.
Rev. Ladona Webb, pastor of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, will officiate the
Funeral Service on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at 11:00 A.M. at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lunsford family, to sign
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