She was born on March 17, 1936, in Point Isabel.

She is survived by four sons: Tony (Sharon ) Meredith, Tom Meredith, and Pat (Michele) Meredith, all of Wabash; and Chris (Teresa) Meredith, Franklin; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son: Terry Meredith; daughter: Melinda Mishler; sister: Gwendolyn Smith; and her longtime companion: David Abel.

Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, is handling arrangements.