Helen "Marcella" (Keesling) Abney Obituary (1920 - 2012)

Helen "Marcella" Abney, age 92, of Elwood, passed away onApril 23, 2012, at IU Health Tipton Hospital following an extended illness. Marcella was born on April 19, 1920 to Cecil and Gladys (Bricker) Keesling in Anderson.She retired from RCA in Marion. She was an avid bowler and a member of the Elwood Women's Bowling League, and was a big IU Basketball fan.Most of all she loved spending time with her family. Marcella is survived by: 2 Daughters - Vickie & (Tom) Goens and Debbie & (Jim) Nichols both of Elwood, IN. Son - Ronnie & (Elsie) Abney of Anderson, IN. Grandchildren-Mike & (Brenda) Goens of Elwood, Jimmie & (Holly) Nichols of Lapel, Tyler & (Kate) Nichols of Fishers Ronda Abney of Crawfordsville, and Marcie Spencer of Daleville. 9 Great Grandchildren Sister Juanita Updegraff of Anderson, IN. Several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death her parents and a sister Maxine VanMatre Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at the Dunnichay Funeral Home in Elwood, IN Funeral services will be conductedat 11:00 AM, on Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Dunnichay Funeral Home with Pastor Elden Moorehouse officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Elwood, IN. Memorials to American Heart Association. Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com.