Hazel Posey, 81, a resident of Knightstown, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 24, 2011, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

She was born March 12, 1930 in Wetmore, Kan., to the late Estel and Hallie (Spiker) Plank.

She had been employed at Western Electric in Indianapolis for 14 years. Mrs. Posey had baked cakes and worked as a caterer for many years. She was a member of the Knightstown Christian Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing, antiques and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her sons: Rick and wife, Mary, Sipes of Muncie; Mark Posey of Knightstown, Randy and wife, Jayana, Posey of Lewisville; and Brett and wife, Cindy, Posey of Spiceland; a daughter: Terri Sipes of Knightstown; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ora F. Sipes; her second husband, Frederick Eugene Posey; and two brothers, Gary and Danny Plank.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Knightstown Chapel with Richard Thayer officiating.

Burial will follow at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 27, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association with envelopes available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.hinsey-brown.com.