Matilda R. (Hickman) Earhart

Matilda R. Earhart, 97, of Winamac formerly of Royal Center passed away peacefully at 5:40 p.m., Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Hickory Creek Healthcare Center in Winamac.

Born on July 30, 1917 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas O. and Ada (Pratt) Hickman.  On March 8, 1936 she married Lestel E. Earhart in Winamac.  He preceded her in death on August 9, 1982.

Matilda was a homemaker.  She was also formerly employed at Rice Corporation in Winamac and Hart Schaffner & Marx in Rochester. Matilda and her husband also formerly owned and operated a carpet cleaning business and a mink ranch in Royal Center for several years.

Matilda formerly attended Bethel Bible Church in Winamac and Caley United Methodist Church in Royal Center.  She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading, gardening, playing the organ and singing.

Survivors include her daughter, Roselyn Clark of Winamac, son, LaGene Earhart (Denise) of Winamac and sister, Betty Feightner (Jack) of Kokomo.  She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by 5 sisters and 2 brothers.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service.  Elder Donald Norrick will officiate.

Entombment will follow at Ever Rest Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Please sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence for the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.