Ethel-Austin-Obituary

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Ethel Mae Austin

New Albany, Indiana

May 8, 1919 – Apr 15, 2014

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May 8, 1919
DIED
April 15, 2014
LOCATION
New Albany, Indiana

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ETHEL MAE AUSTIN, 94, died Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Lincoln Hills Health Center in New Albany, Indiana. The daughter of the late George Albert and Lily Gardner, Ethel was born May 8, l919 in Floyd County, Indiana. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Austin;...

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We express our deepest sympathies to all of the familoy. James remebers very well how Aunt Ethel took care of him and his sister Wilma when they lost their parents. We are sorry that we can not be with you. Peace to all.

Mom Austin will always remain in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing her. To me, she was a sweet, quiet, loving presence who handed out kindness to so many, including me. I am sadden by her death but rejoice in her resurrection! So to all the beautiful daughters and her son I send my heartfelt condolences in losing your mother. We will see her again and I know she is with her loved ones who have gone on before her, and it makes me feel extra good to know she is with my Mom and...

Mamaw Austin is now in heaven and will be watching over us. I hope she likes her new wings.

I can remember when mom Austin first started losing her eyesight, but she still knew the sound of my voice and that could always make me smile. I will miss you but I know that you are in a better place.

I love my Grandmother (Mom Austin) and will miss her so much. My sadness is tempered by the knowledge that she is in heaven now with a new body and new eyes. How wonderful that the first thing that she is seeing after years of blindness, is Heaven and the face of Jesus. What a reunion they are having in Heaven and I just imagine she is dancing with Papaw Austin. This derby time will not be the same for me. For years I have called her every derby to ask her derby pick because from the...

You can ever prepare for the loss of your mother no matter their age. My prayers are with you.

Ms. Ethel will be missed. It was a blessing to care for her. The family will forever hold a special place in my heart.