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Ozella Middlebrooks Obituary

Ozella Middlebrooks (Snookie) age 90, passed away February 21, 2015. She was a resident of Gary, IN for 80 years, formerly of Indianapolis, IN; attended Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt High School and Purdue University Calumet Campus where she graduated as a Nurse in 1956; retired from the Methodist Hospitals after 22 years of service; member of Washington Street Church of God. Preceded in death by parents Evelyn Morton and Mozell Middlebrooks; stepfather, Charles Letson; daughter, Donna Woods; granddaughter, Yolanda Johnson. Survived by two sons, John Purdimon and Arthur Puckett; five daughters, Annette (Floyd) Fason; Nancy Johnson; Benita White; Karen Burrell; Sandra (Victor) Coleman, Milwaukee, WI; sister, Louise Jones; twelve grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren. Visitation: Saturday February 28, 2015 (9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.) Funeral service: 11 a.m., Washington Street Church of God, 2101 Washington Street, Gary, IN Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Gary, IN

Published by Post-Tribune from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2015.
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I was sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was a beautiful person on the inside and outside. May the God of all comfort, keep you at this time, with his love and peace. Karen and Arthur and the rest of family you have our condolence and prayers. Bishop Kevin Wise Sr.

Kevin Wise Sr

March 6, 2015

Earth has no sorrow Heaven cannot heal. Thinking of you and praying for you.

Terri Baker \ Marquette

Terri Baker

February 27, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

NINA SCOT

February 25, 2015

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9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Washington Street Church of God

2101 Washington Street,, Gary, IL

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28

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Washington Street Church of God

2101 Washington Street, Gary,, IL

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