Bonnie J Lindsey

Bonnie Lindsey, age 73, of French Lick, passed away on Thursday, November 7th, 2013 at Medco Health and Rehabilitation in French Lick, Indiana.  

Bonnie was born on February 18th, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky to Frank A. Stitch and Rachel “Woodson” Stitch.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Bonnie married Hilbert “Hib” Lindsey on March 17th, 1956 and he survives.

Bonnie graduated from Springs Valley High School with the Class of 1965, raised her two children and later graduated from Oakland City College. She taught 1st Grade at Springs Valley Elementary School for several years and was known by her students as “Miss Bonnie”. Over her life she was a member of Tri-Kappa, PEO, the founder of a local ladies book club, member of Jasper Bridge Club and a local Euchre Club.

After her retirement, she and Hib went to Florida every winter to enjoy the sun, beach and in the evening they celebrated the setting of the sun. She had a lifelong interest in improving opportunities of the local youth through education.

Bonnie is survived by:

Husband Hilbert “Hib” Lindsey French Lick, Indiana

(1) Son Mark Lindsey French Lick, Indiana

(1) Daughter Susan “Lindsey” Walter French Lick, Indiana

(3) Brothers Frank Stitch Dallas, Texas
Mike Stitch Tulsa, Oklahoma
Paul Stitch Baton Rouge, Louisiana

(5)  Grandchildren Adam Lindsey, Cory Lindsey, Kara Lindsey, Allison Perzinski and Sophia Walter

(5) Great-Grandchildren Gabriel Lindsey, Gracye Judy, Zachary Lindsey, Lyla Lindsey and Henry Aloysues Perzinski

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 17th, 2013 at the Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends at the Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home on Saturday, November 16th, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM and on Sunday, November 17th, 2013 from 12:00 (noon) until the time of service.
Doug Finney will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Springs Valley Education Fund in memory of Bonnie. Memorial contributions are C/O, Orange County Community Foundation, 112 West Water Street, Paoli, Indiana 47454.

Arrangements are in the care of the Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home, 9640 West State Road 56, French Lick, Indiana 47432. Condolences may be made by e-mail to: brosmerkemplefh@hotmail.com , on our Facebook Page Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home, or at our website www.brosmer-kemplefuneralhome.com.