Blossom J. Birden

Blossom J. Birden obituary, Linton, IN

Blossom J. Birden

Blossom Birden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home - Spencer Chapel on Jan. 3, 2024.

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Blossom J. Birden, age 84, passed away Monday January 1, 2024 at the Hickory Creek at Sunset nursing facility in Greencastle, Indiana. She was born on August 6, 1939 in Poland, Indiana to Maurice and Julia "Shease" Shoemate. Blossom was a graduate of Patricksburg High School and worked for many years as a secretary for Clinton Central Schools. She enjoyed reading and tending her flower gardens. Blossom was a member of the West Point Christian Church.
Blossom is survived by her two sons, Tim "Gloria" Williams and Robert "Elaine" Williams; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and a brother Darrell Shoemate.
She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Frank Williams, second husband, Robert Birden, son, Danny (Chink) Williams, daughter Kerri Steele, and a sister Julia Harris.
No services have been planned at this time.
West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.westparrishpedigo.com
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