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Eleanor M. Colbert
Eleanor M. Colbert, 81, Mooresville, passed away March 17, 2016, in St. Francis Hospice House. Mrs. Colbert was born February 10, 1935, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, to the late Harlen and Fannie (Brewer) Eckiss. She graduated from Mt. Carmel High School and earned degrees from Oakland City University and Indiana University in teaching. Mrs. Colbert was a third grade teacher at Newby Elementary for 25 years and at Northwood Elementary for 2 years, retiring in 1994. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Mooresville and also active in the church’s quilting circle. She was also a member of the Morgan County Retired Teachers, Indiana Retired Teachers, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, and the Mooresville Nature Club. Mrs. Colbert was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be fondly remembered by the many lives she touched. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Colbert; brother, Dean Eckiss; sister, Marie Eckiss. Survivors include her husband, Bill Colbert, to whom she was united in marriage September 5, 1953; son, Tim Colbert (Sharon) of Indianapolis; daughter, Susan Colbert of Mooresville; brothers, Ray and Jack Eckiss; grandchildren, Ryan, Trent, Timmy, and Erica; great grandchildren, Addie Marie and Caleb Benjamin. Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Eleanor Colbert on Monday, March 21, 2016, 4 to 8 p.m., in the First United Methodist Church, 900 Indianapolis Road, Mooresville. Rev. Dennis Payton will officiate the 10 a.m. funeral service on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, in the church. The committal service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, in White Church Cemetery, Princeton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.February 10, 1935 - March 17, 201602/10/193503/17/2016
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Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory
March 21, 2016
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May 16, 2016
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Jane
April 4, 2016
May God bless your wonderful family during this difficult time. May He grant you peace and fill your hearts with joyful thoughts of a life well lived and comfort you with Mrs. Colbert's everlasting love. Mr. Colbert, I was in your 6th grade class in 1966-67 and I learned... Continue Reading
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Viles
March 21, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Colbert family! You have done so much for the Mooresville students and community. Eleanor will be greatly missed. Love Tim and Bev Viles and family
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Linda and Bill Roberson
March 20, 2016
Eleanor was a teacher at Newby for Bill. He remembers her as a good teacher who cared about her students. I never worked with Eleanor, but we went on a few conferences together when we were both teachers and Bill and Mr. Colbert were principals. The one thing that I reme... Continue Reading
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Jeannie McCloud-Stephens
March 20, 2016
Susan so sorry about your Mother. Thoughts & Prayers are with you
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American Heart Association
March 20, 2016
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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Phyllis Dodd
March 20, 2016
Susan, I know this is a heartbreaking loss for you. Please know you are in my thoughts. Your mother was a wonderful person.
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Susan Colbert
March 20, 2016
I love so much,mom. I will miss you forever!!!!!! Susan Colbert
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