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Eula (Bailey) Purtlebaugh, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus.
She was born August 3, 1930, in Dillon, South Carolina, the daughter of James W. and Thelma (Blackman) Bailey. On January 16, 1973, she married John Wesley Purtlebaugh, and he preceded her in death on November 3, 2014.
Eula is survived by her sisters, Elease Webster of Fairmount, North Carolina, and Lila Bufalini and husband, Warren, of Connecticut; her church family including Christina Burnett and her family; granddaughter, Jennifer Hatfield; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to John, Eula was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Winston V. Bailey, Maxton Bailey, Elvin Bailey, Joseph A. Bailey and Samuel A. Bailey.
She was a member of the First Church of God for 40 years, and was very active in the church. She formerly served as a secretary and board member. Eula participated in the Women’s group. She was always willing to lend a hand with the children programs and any other event. She and John cared for the church lawn for many years.
Eula formerly worked as a babysitter, in restaurants, as a sales clerk and cashier, prior to doing piece work at KCL for 42 years, retiring in 1996, at the age of 66 years. After retirement, Eula worked at Dollar General for 10 years, McDonald’s for 12 years, until she completely retired in 2021.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 pm, Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Funeral services will follow, with Pastor Bryan Justice officiating.
Interment will be at Flat Rock Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of God, 1815 S. Miller St., Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.
Online condolences may be shared with Eula’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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