Willie Marie Gansline

News Death Notice

GANSLINE, Willie Marie 86, died at 10:18 a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2008 at Carmel Care Center, Carmel, Indiana, following a battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born February 28, 1922 in Rome, Georgia, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Baldwin) Freeman. She resided in Springfield from 1945 until 2003 and for a time worked downtown at Wren's department store as a sales associate. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Tom Faust of Carmel, Indiana; son, Mike Gansline of Springfield; three grandchildren and spouses, Debbie and John Drayer, Carie and Chris Benne all of Cincinnati and David and Liz Faust of Carmel, Indiana; five great grandchildren, Jack and Abby Drayer, Ryan and Rachel Benne and Tyler Faust; sister, Annette Clary of Rome, Georgia and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold A. Gansline in 1982; three brothers, Elmer, John and Frank Freeman and four sisters, Thurma Gardner, Mary Munton, Lilla Mae Peters and Farris Looney. Willie will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Visitation will begin at 9:15 a.m. Thursday in CONROY FUNERAL HOME. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.