Erma E. Elliott, 73, of Knightstown, went home to be with her Lord
Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011 at Hancock Regional Hospital.
She was born July 17, 1938 in New Castle the daughter of Ernest and Lila E. (Plank) McRoberts.
A
lifelong resident of the Knightstown area, Erma graduated from
Knightstown High School in 1956. She retired from DMG World Media in
2009 after 24 years of service. She was a member of the Knightstown
Christian Church, PSI IOTA XI Ð Gamma ETA Chapter at Knightstown. She
enjoyed knitting, making flower arrangements, working in her flower
garden, bowling and spending time with her family.
She leaves to
cherish her memory her husband of 54 years, Ronald K. 'Ronny' Elliott of
Knightstown; five daughters, Cindy (Marvin) Rees of Glenwood, Cynthia
(Mike) Gasper of Westport, Rhonda (Anthony) Tompkins of Shirley, Melissa
Elliott of Knightstown and Natalie Elliott of Knightstown; one son,
Kevin (Pam) Elliott of Odgen; two sisters, Peggy (Pete) Williams of
Knightstown and Bonnie (Harold) Bailey of Niles, Mich.; one brother, Ed
(Ann) McRoberts of Muncie; 13 grandchildren, Brad Elliott of Shirley,
Jessica (David) Raynard of Indianapolis, Britney Tompkins of Lewisville,
Paul Gasper of Westport, Krista (Randy) Gilbert of Anderson, Katie
Tompkins of Greenfield, Corrine Rees of Glenwood, Jake Tompkins of
Shirley, Loys Rees of Glenwood, Abby Moles of Knightstown, Cordell
Elliott of New Castle, Solomon Rees of Glenwood and Gavin Elliott of
Knightstown; two great-grandchildren, Sierra Gilbert of Anderson and
Waylon Key of Greenfield.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest McRoberts Jr.
Services
will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral
Service, Knightstown Chapel with Richard Thayer officiating.
Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24. There will be a PSI IOTA XI memorial service at 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society,
Knightstown Christian Church or AlzheimerÕs Association.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hinsey-brown.com.