Marceline Marie Elder

Marceline Marie Elder 78, of Dillsboro passed away Monday June 5, 2017 at U.C. Hospital at Cincinnati, Ohio. Marceline was born Tuesday August 23, 1938 in Osgood the daughter of Alfred and Mildred (Rouse) Kruse. She married Vernon Elder November 11, 1961 and he survives. Marceline was self-employed for many years. She was a member of the Dillsboro Church of Christ, Dillsboro Civic Club, Cincinnati Red Stockings Club back in the 1950’s and Women’s Firehouse Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting, drawing, painting, yard work, gardening, canning, dancing, taking care of her friends with haircuts and she was an avid Reds Fan.  She loved spending time with her husband and family the most.        

    Her survivors include husband: Vernon Elder; sons: Ryan (Daniley) Elder; Vern Jr. (Shelly) Elder; daughter: Teresa (Steve) Barger all from Dillsboro. 6 Grandchildren Curtis (Maria) Lewis of Shelbyville, Clay Lewis of Dillsboro, Ryley and Delaney Elder of Dillsboro, Meryssa Gray of Dillsboro, Kelsey (Marty) Scales of Madison, In: 2 Great-Grandchildren Emmalyn and Marty Scales of Madison. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister: Pauline Kruse.

 Funeral services will be 11AM Friday June 9, 2017 at Dillsboro Church of Christ 11771 Old US 50, Dillsboro IN 47018; with Joel Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8PM Thursday June 8, at Filter-DeVries-Moore Funeral home. Memorials may be made to Dillsboro Church of Christ or Southeastern Shrine Club. Filter-DeVries-Moore Funeral home entrusted with arrangements, Box 146 12887 Lenover Street Dillsboro, In 47018 (812)432-5480.  Go to www.filterdevriesmoore.com to leave an online condolence message for the family. 

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