Eugenia Thurman

Eugenia Thurman a woman of virtue and grace and a humble servant of God was born on January 12, 1925 in Campbellsville, KY. She was the daughter to the late Ed and Sally Ann (Ford) Kirtley. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Eugenia met the love of her life and was united in holy matrimony to Russell Thurman in Campbellsville, KY. They raised a son together with patience, discipline, and love for the Lord. Eugenia was dedicated to her family at heart and was kind to all. She always had time to help those in need. Eugenia was a faithful employee of Marion County General Hospital (Wishard) where she worked as a Housekeeper before her retirement for many years of exemplary service. Eugenia accepted Christ and was baptized at a young age and later became a devoted member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Indianapolis. She served her community by participating in the Leah Chapter No. 23 Order of the Eastern Star.

Eugenia leaves to cherish her loving memories, her son, Roy Roger (Pearly Maxine) Thurman; sisters, Josephine Williams of New Albany, IN and Louie B. Ferrell of Sun City West, AZ; Sister-in-law, Alvera Kirtley of Maywood, IL; grandchildren, Jacqueline Keyes of Zebulon, NC, Roy Randall (Randa) Thurman of Indianapolis IN, Regina (Christopher T) Russell of Gilbert, AZ, twelve Great- grandchildren, 3 Great-Great Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy Russell Thurman; sisters, Katherine Gaddie and Maxine Christian; brothers, Leo Kirtley, Melvin Kirtley, Ed Kirtley Jr and Curtis Kirtley; her parents, Ed Kirtley and Sally Ann (Ford) Kirtley.

Visitation will be held from 10:00am-12:00pm with funeral service immediately following on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Flanner Buchanan- Washington Park North 2706 Kessler Blvd West Dr. Indianapolis, Indiana 46228.