Ada Marie (Runyen) Austin Obituary (1929 - 2015)

Ada Marie Austin, 85, of Lynn, IN passed away early Sunday morning, February 22, 2015 at Randolph Nursing Home of Winchester, IN. She was born June 24, 1929 in Memphis, TN the daughter of Clarence and Ada L. (Collins) Runyen. Marie was a member of Delta Theta Tau Sorority for more than 20 years; and also belonged to the Senior Citizens of Lynn, IN. She loved being a homemaker for her family. She felt blessed to be a mother, grandmother and friend to many. She enjoyed shopping, home decor and had a special love of flowers. She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Linda Austin of Richmond, IN; three sons, Kenneth David Barnes of Tuscumbia, AL, Thomas J. Austin (wife, Tina) of Lynn, IN and Gary L. Austin (wife, Crystle) of Winchester, IN; a brother, Billy Runyen (wife, Carolyn) of Jacksonville, FL; ten grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles E. Austin; a daughter-in-law, Heather L. Austin; and a grandchild. A service to celebrate Marie's life will be 10 am Friday, February 27, 2015 at Thomas Memorial Chapel of Lynn, IN with Ray Ellis officiating. Burial will follow at Fountain Park Cemetery of Winchester, IN. Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 4-7 pm Thursday, February 26th at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Department of the Randolph Nursing Home of Winchester, IN. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of Randolph Nursing Home for the compassion shown during care. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonshookfuneralhomes.com.