Kathryn R. Furney, 95, of Muncie, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at her residence with her loving family at her bedside.
She was born September 15, 1915 in Muncie to Lowell Leonard and Verna (Deacon) Reid.
Kathryn attended Muncie Community Schools. She was a homemaker. Kathryn was a member of Memorial Drive Wesleyan Church. She had served as a Sunday School Teacher, CYC Director, Fellowship director and reading course Sec. She enjoyed for many years decorating Cakes for family and friends. Kathryn made her children and grandchildren's wedding cakes. She finally retired from decorating in 1988.
Survivors include one daughter, Sharon Wheeler, (husband, Homer); six grandchildren, Cathy Frey, (husband, Rick), Tim Furney, (wife, Jacqueline), Tamara Furney, Cheryl Furney, and Keith Wheeler, (wife, Connie); six great-grandchildren, Megan, Jared, Monica, Dustin, Skylar, and Shayna; and four great-great grandchildren, Jayden, Jordan, J.J., and Landyn.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her loving husband whom she married on July 16, 1934, Roy Furney; a son, Marvin Furney; one brother; one sister; and a grandson, Kevin Bickel.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Memorial Drive Wesleyan Church with Pastor Johnnie Blair, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2011 at Parson Mortuary.