Marcia M. Sweet B-J-163-2

Marcia M. Sweet, 95, of the Jollity Community, died Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Franklin United Methodist Community Home. She was born July 5, 1919 in Shelby Co., IN. to the late Charles W. Henderson and Bertha (Smith) Henderson. She married Morris D. “Mickey” Sweet February 7, 1944 and he preceded her in death on February 13, 1982. She is survived by a son Rev. Marvin (Kim) Sweet, North Vernon, IN.; daughters Melody (Rick) Kissling, Westfield, IN. and Margie (steve) DeWell, Indianapolis, IN.; sisters Ruth Newkirk, Trafalgar, IN. and Sue Brown Kokomo, IN., 4 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a son Martin Sweet. She was a lifelong member of the Jollity United Methodist Church and served as Church Treasurer for 20 years. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed harness racing, crafts, sewing and family gatherings at Christmas. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday February 9, 2015 at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home, Edinburgh, IN. with Revs. John jEley and James E. Hoppus Sr. officiating. Calling will be from 3 – 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery, Edinburgh, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Lebanon Children’s Home OR Franklin United Methodist Community Employees Christmas Fund, c/o of Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home, 302 E. Main Cross St., Edinburgh, IN. 46124