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Willa Hale Obituary

Willa Jane Hale

82, formerly of St. Paul, passed away on September 6, 2015 at 9:40 a.m. at Arlington Place Health Campus, Indianapolis. Willa was born October 13, 1932 to William Alfred and June Allen Hurst. She married Kenneth Robert Hale on August 11, 1961. Survivors include daughter, Vicky Sue (Daniel) Lauber of Osgood, IN; son, Luke Allen (Michaela) Hale of Indianapolis, IN; brother, Donn (Marty) Hurst of St. Paul, IN; sister-in-law, Beryl Hurst of TN. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; 1 brother and 1 sister.

Willa was a forecaster for Indiana Bell for 34 years, retiring in 1985. She graduated from St. Paul High School. She was the captain of the Irvington Crime Watch, a member of the Indiana Bell Pioneers, a member of the YMCA Breakfast Club, and the Shelbyville Card Club. Willa loved her faithful shelties, Kahlil and Bella, but most of all spending time with her family and friends.

Services will be on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Glenn E. George Funeral Home, St. Paul, IN, with visitation from 4-8 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2015 at the funeral home. Rev. Karen Hurst will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or the Paul Hill Cemetery Fund in care of the funeral home. 

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Sep. 9, 2015.

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Tammy Stevens

September 10, 2015

What a joy it was to know Willa! Her wonderful sense of humor and her happy outlook. Irvington Terrace will never be the same without you Willa. Love, Tammy

Tony & Debbie Bainbridge

September 9, 2015

Our prayers are with all of you. Willa will be greatly missed.

Marianna Platt

September 9, 2015

Donn and Martha Lou, your little sister was a joy to all who knew her. May memories of happy times with her comfort you; may God grant you peace and give you hope in His bright promise for all your tomorrows. In deepest sympathy,

Terry and Anne Hiestand

September 8, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for you losing your mother. Love, Terry and Anne

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