Emily L. Breck, 97, of Linton, passed away at 7:32 a.m., today, Dec. 11, 2001 at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton. Born May 10, 1904 in Greene County, she was the daughter of David and Clara (Gabbard) Baughman. She was co-owner of Breck's Lumber Company from 1955 until she retired with her husband Clyde in 1973. She was a member, since 1935, of the First Baptist Church in Linton, participating as a choir member and nursery worker for several years. Survivors include, daughter, Doris Thornton of Linton; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Wes Hensley of Linton; three grandsons, David Hensley and Mike Thornton of Linton, and Breck Hensley of Wheaton, Ill.; one granddaughter, Lori Cooper of West Terre Haute; one sister, Dorothy Brady of Linton; and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Breck in 1996; son-in-law, Keith Thornton in 1998; two brothers, Excel and Guy Baughman; and her parents. Funeral services will be at Welch & Cornett Linton Chapel at 10 a.m. on Thursday with the Rev. David Tyra officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Linton.
Emily L. Breck, 97, of Linton, passed away at 7:32 a.m., today, Dec. 11, 2001 at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton. Born May 10, 1904 in Greene County, she was the daughter of David and Clara (Gabbard) Baughman. She was co-owner of Breck's Lumber Company from 1955 until she retired with her husband Clyde in 1973. She was a member, since 1935, of the First Baptist Church in Linton, participating as a choir member and nursery worker for several years. Survivors include, daughter, Doris Thornton of Linton; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Wes Hensley of Linton; three grandsons, David Hensley and Mike Thornton of Linton, and Breck Hensley of Wheaton, Ill.; one granddaughter, Lori Cooper of West Terre Haute; one sister, Dorothy Brady of Linton; and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Breck in 1996; son-in-law, Keith Thornton in 1998; two brothers, Excel and Guy Baughman; and her parents. Funeral services will be at Welch & Cornett Linton Chapel at 10 a.m. on Thursday with the Rev. David Tyra officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Linton.
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