Barbara Ann (Spurr) Meister Obituary (1935 - 2014)

Barbara Ann Meister, of Parker City, IN passed away late Wednesday evening, June 18, 2014 at her residence, with her two loving granddaughters by her side. She was born in Lebanon, IN the daughter of Bill and Francis Spurr. She married the love of her life, Richard, on February 8, 1957. Ann retired in 1993 as an Elementary School Teacher. She taught a total of 36 years, with 30 of those years being at Monroe Central Elementary. She had received her Bachelor's and Master's in Elementary Education from Ball State University of Muncie, IN. She was a member of Parker City United Methodist Church, the Indiana State Teachers Association and Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. She leaves to cherish her memory two granddaughters, Amanda Marie Meister of Indianapolis, IN and Abby Nicole Link (husband, Doug) of St Louis, MO; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Richard; two sons, Brian and Kyle Meister; and two sisters, Janet and Jane. A service to celebrate Ann's life will be 10 am Monday, June 23, 2014 at Thornburg Memorial Chapel of Parker City, IN. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery of Windsor, IN. Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 2-6 pm Sunday, June 22nd at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brian Meister Memorial Scholarship c/o Monroe Central High School St. Rd. 32 East Parker City, IN 47368. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonshookfuneralhomes.com.