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Elizabeth Lewellen Obituary

Elizabeth J. Lewellen Age 92 years, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2006. She was born December 16, 1913 in Springfield, Ohio to Charles and Helen Nohelski Ekey, who have preceded her in death. Elizabeth married Gordon C. Lewellen June 8, 1931, and he preceded her in death November 30, 1976. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 6, at 1:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Irving Hill Chapel, 5377 E. Washington St. Elizabeth is survived by her sons, Jack, Daniel and Samuel Lewellen; daughters, Patricia Coffman, Rebecca Brown, Susan Lewellen and Pamela Lewellen-Herron; and sister, Ann Riley. She was preceded in death by a son, Gordon Lewellen, Jr.; sisters, Helen Gacek, Agnes Williamson, Frances Harty; and brothers, Alfred and Joseph Ekey.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Jun. 6, 2006.

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