Raynelle Yancey O'Banion Obituary (1921

Mrs. Raynelle "Smack" Yancey O'Banion, age 90, of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on January 14, 1921 in Jefferson County, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late, Louis Clarence & Effie Bell Cull Yancey. She resided all of her life in Jefferson County and was a 1939 graduate of Central High School. She attended a one year program and graduated from the Miller Business College in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was united in marriage on November 6, 1943 in Tallahassee, Tennessee to Purdy Hamilton O'Banion. This union was blessed with one daughter and one son. Raynelle and Purdy enjoyed nearly sixty two years of marriage together until his death on July 23, 2005. Raynelle and Purdy began farming in Jefferson County and continued to do so for many years. She worked as a secretary for Hiram Lemen Realty for several years in downtown Madison. She later worked as a secretary for Harold Ford Attorney At Law for several years and then at the Madison State Hospital as a secretary. Raynelle also worked as a secretary to Norman Arbuckle at the former Jefferson Proving Ground near Madison for 22 years, retiring on Feb. 7, 1978. After retirement she worked part-time at the Southwestern Elementary School Cafeteria. She was a faithful member of the Hanover Baptist Church and enjoyed serving the congregation as the interlude organist. She also enjoyed volunteering of her time especially at the Waters of Clifty Falls as a pianist. Raynelle loved music and often enjoyed entertaining her guests in her home with her musical talents. Raynelle was the perfect hostess and enjoyed preparing delicious meals for her family and guests as she took great pride in her home and her appearance. Raynelle loved to raise flowers and beautiful garden. She enjoyed sharing quality time with her family and friends and will be greatly missed. Raynelle died Monday, February 21, 2011 at 9:35 p.m. at her home near Madison Indiana with her loving family at her side. A LOVING FAMILY Raynelle will be missed by her loving daughter: Donna Sue Bell & her husband, Lloyd of Madison, Indiana; her grandson: Matthew Bell & his wife, Dawn of Deputy, Indiana; her granddaughter: Tracey Estes & her husband, Joe of Selma, Alabama; her great granddaughter: Lesli Bell; her great grandsons: Derrik Bell & Joseph Estes; her step grandchildren: Brandon, Jessica & Kristan Sarver; her step great grandchildren: Eva & Samuel Sarver; her brothers: Harold Yancey of Madison, Indiana and Donald Yancey of Lexington, Kentucky; her sister: Ella Jean Wood & her husband, Raymond "Brownie" of Lexington, Kentucky; her sister in law: Freida Lee Thomas of Madison, Indiana; numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives; her loving caregivers, Amy Stitt of Hanover, Indiana; Edna Smith of Lexington, Indiana; Beverly Smith of Scott County, Indiana; Vicki Grubbs of Madison, Indiana; Shannon Hamilton of Deputy, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Clarence & Effie Bell Cull Yancey; her husband, Purdy Hamilton O'Banion died, July 23, 2005; her son, Gregory Wayne O'Banion died, Jan. 6, 1961; her brothers & sisters in law, Charles & Pauline Yancey; Banard & Velma Yancey; Norwood & Marjorie Yancey; Frances Yancey & Helen Yancey. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 25, 2011 at 1:00 p.m., by the Rev. J.D. Traylor at the Hanover Baptist Church, 151 West Main Street, Hanover, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call Thursday from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana and Friday from 12 Noon until time of the service at the Hanover Baptist Church, 151 West Main Street in Hanover, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Hanover Baptist Church. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Raynelle Yancey O'Banion, please click here to visit our sympathy store.