PERRYSVILLE, Ind. - Emily K. Hanna, 97, of Perrysville, passed away at 1:45 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 4, 2019, at The Waters of Covington in Covington, Ind.
She was born November 10, 1921, in Bloomington, Ind., the youngest daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Maria (Downing) King Sr.
She married Harold Hanna on August 12, 1972, in Danville, Ill. He preceded her in death on September 12, 2003.
Survivors include three grandchildren, Doug and Larry Hughes both of Danville, and Tracy (Jon) Foley of Oakwood, Ill.; five great-grandchildren, Austin, Zachary and Jacob Milliron, and Ryan and Emily Hughes; son-in-law, Wilbur "Sonny" Winkler of Catlin, Ill.; brother-in-law, Gordon Cheesman of Tucson, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.
Emily was preceded in death by her daughter, Maria Hughes Winkler; son-in-law, John Hughes; two great-grandchildren, Kyle Hughes and Hannah Milliron; two brothers, William King and Joseph King Jr.; two sisters, Margaret Dailey and Cornelia Cheesman; granddaughter-in-law, Julie Hughes; two sisters-in-law, Causby King and Jane King; one-brother-inlaw, Chester Dailey; and two great-nieces.
Emily was co-owner of Covington Dry Cleaners for 10 years, retiring March 1987. She was a 1942 graduate of Danville High School. Emily was a veteran of WW II, serving three years in the WAVES and one year in the Army Reserve.
Her memberships included Central Christian Church in Danville, Benson Chapel United Methodist Church west of Covington, Ind., lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi of Danville, Perrysville Chapter 302 O.E.S. and Perrysville American Legion Post 350. Emily enjoyed reading, cross stitching and spending time with her family and friends.
Graveside service and military honors will be at 3 p.m. EDT Sunday, April 7, at Lower Mound Cemetery north of Perrysville, Ind. Officiating: Pastor Ramona Trover. There will be no visitation.
Contributions may be made to Perrysville American Legion, 197 E. Adams St., Perrysville, IN 47974. DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Ind., is honored to be serving the family. Condolences:
www.deverterfuneralhome.com
PERRYSVILLE, Ind. - Emily K. Hanna, 97, of Perrysville, passed away at 1:45 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 4, 2019, at The Waters of Covington in Covington, Ind.
She was born November 10, 1921, in Bloomington, Ind., the youngest daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Maria (Downing) King Sr.
She married Harold Hanna on August 12, 1972, in Danville, Ill. He preceded her in death on September 12, 2003.
Survivors include three grandchildren, Doug and Larry Hughes both of Danville, and Tracy (Jon) Foley of Oakwood, Ill.; five great-grandchildren, Austin, Zachary and Jacob Milliron, and Ryan and Emily Hughes; son-in-law, Wilbur "Sonny" Winkler of Catlin, Ill.; brother-in-law, Gordon Cheesman of Tucson, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.
Emily was preceded in death by her daughter, Maria Hughes Winkler; son-in-law, John Hughes; two great-grandchildren, Kyle Hughes and Hannah Milliron; two brothers, William King and Joseph King Jr.; two sisters, Margaret Dailey and Cornelia Cheesman; granddaughter-in-law, Julie Hughes; two sisters-in-law, Causby King and Jane King; one-brother-inlaw, Chester Dailey; and two great-nieces.
Emily was co-owner of Covington Dry Cleaners for 10 years, retiring March 1987. She was a 1942 graduate of Danville High School. Emily was a veteran of WW II, serving three years in the WAVES and one year in the Army Reserve.
Her memberships included Central Christian Church in Danville, Benson Chapel United Methodist Church west of Covington, Ind., lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi of Danville, Perrysville Chapter 302 O.E.S. and Perrysville American Legion Post 350. Emily enjoyed reading, cross stitching and spending time with her family and friends.
Graveside service and military honors will be at 3 p.m. EDT Sunday, April 7, at Lower Mound Cemetery north of Perrysville, Ind. Officiating: Pastor Ramona Trover. There will be no visitation.
Contributions may be made to Perrysville American Legion, 197 E. Adams St., Perrysville, IN 47974. DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Ind., is honored to be serving the family. Condolences:
www.deverterfuneralhome.com
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