Erma E. Elliott July 17, 1935- August 21, 2011 Age: 73 Knightstown, Indiana

Erma E. Elliott, 73, of Knightstown, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, August 21, 2011 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born July 17, 1938 in New Castle the daughter of Ernest and Lila E. (Plank) McRoberts.

A life long resident of the Knightstown area, Erma graduated from Knightstown High School in 1956. She retired from DMG World Media in 2009 after 24 years of service. She was a member of the Knightstown Christian Church, PSI IOTA XI – Gamma ETA Chapter at Knightstown. She enjoyed knitting, making flower arrangements, working in her flower garden, bowling and spending time with her family.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 54 years: Ronald K. “Ronny” Elliott of Knightstown; five daughters: Cindy (Marvin) Rees of Glenwood, Cynthia (Mike) Gasper of Westport, Rhonda (Anthony) Tompkins of Shirley, Melissa Elliott of Knightstown, Natalie Elliott of Knightstown; one son: Kevin (Pam) Elliott of Odgen; two sisters: Peggy (Pete) Williams of Knightstown, Bonnie (Harold) Bailey of Niles, MI; one brother: Ed (Ann) McRoberts of Muncie; 13 grandchildren: Brad Elliott of Shirley, Jessica (David) Raynard of Indianapolis, Britney Tompkins of Lewisville, Paul Gasper of Westport, Krista (Randy) Gilbert of Anderson, Katie Tompkins of Greenfield, Corrine Rees of Glenwood, Jake Tompkins of Shirley, Loys Rees of Glenwood, Abby Moles of Knightstown, Cordell Elliott of New Castle, Solomon Rees of Glenwood, Gavin Elliott of Knightstown; two great grandchildren: Sierra Gilbert of Anderson, Waylon Key of Greenfield.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother: Ernest McRoberts, Jr.

Services will be at 1:00 PM Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel with Richard Thayer officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday, August 24. There will be a PSI IOTA XI memorial service at 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Knightstown Christian Church or Alzheimer’s Association with envelopes available at the funeral home.
 

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