Stella Palmer
June 04, 1926 - September 11, 2013
Obituary
Stella M. Palmer, 87, of Indianapolis passed away September 11, 2013. She was born June 4, 1926 in Indianapolis, IN to Philip and Eloise Crabtree, both preceding her in death. Stella was a home health caregiver and cared for her grandchildren for many years. She was a member of the Westside Church of the Nazarene and recently attended Crosspointe Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Janice E. (Jeff) Wilson; sister, Mary Elizabeth Crabtree and brother, Phil (Lois) Crabtree. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Raymond E. Palmer; daughter, Amy E. (Clay) Wilson; son, Jonathan (Donna) E. Palmer; grandchildren, Lark L. (Brady) Gurganious, Brook C. (Chris) Korb, Jonathan L. (Sarah) Palmer, Lake J. (Jacob) Wilson, Matthew A. (Jennifer) Wilson, Jenny L. (Brandon) Young, Zachery T. Wilson, Casey E. (Scott) Brendler and Stephanie K. Wilson; great grandchildren, Noah W. Gurganious, Miriam O. Gurganious, Ruth E. Gurganious, Jacklyn B. Korb, Gabrielle Q. Korb, Corgan W. Young and Peter N. Young. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 15 from 4 pm - 8 pm in Stevens Mortuary, 5520 W. 10th St., Indpls. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 16 at 10 am with an hour of visitation prior at Crosspointe Baptist Church, 220 Country Club Road, Indpls. Entombment to follow at Floral Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gideon Bible Society.
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Bob and Linda Bedford
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The Palmer family has a held special place in our hearts from our time at Westbrook in the mid 1970's. Praying for the family during this time of loss.
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Mary Cummings
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I have fond memories of Stella from Eagledale Nazarene Church. she was a wonderful Christian lady with such a sweet spirit and always with a smile. My prayers are with the family that God will comfort you knowing she is at home now.
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Nancy Watson Gilbert
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So sorry to hear of Mrs. Palmer's passing, but I know she was welcomed to heaven with a big hug from Jan.
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Yoko
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I learned generosity from Grandma Stella. Grandma Stella and Papaw Earl used to have me at their home when I was on break from school. Every time I was leaving their house for next school semester, Grandma gave me 20$ in secret and told me "shhh..don't tell Papaw this...but buy some books" I was very curious because I am not her biological family member and she was not obligated to support me. But she did every time and I learned to be touched by her generous heart. Not only this, she and Earl treated me like their another grandchildren. Last visit before I went back to my home country, I told grandma to thank her for all her love to me and I couldn't return what they have done to me. Grandma said "don't return anything to me...you do give to others God will give you in your life". I learned so many other virtues from Grandma Stella. Her faith in Christ I admired the most! ..But his conversation, after depart from USA, I could not forget the most.
Love,
Yoko
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Dave Hogue
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I still remember Stella taking myself and my sister Darlene to swimming lesson everyday one summer and thinking how my mother will deeply miss her dear friend. I pray someday my mom and Stella will be in heaven together enjoying themselves and taking another small child to swimming lessons. I am very proud to have known Stella. Love Dave Hogue
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Gloria (Humbird) Mitscher
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Many of my favorite childhood memories were made while playing with Amy at her house. Her mother, Stella was a deeply religious woman, devoted mother, and gracious woman to all of the neighborhood children. I remember her cooking or cleaning everytime I was in her home, which was always immaculate. She always had a smile, a kind word, and made me feel special. Stella was a blessing to me as a child, and a role model to me as a wife and mother, and I'll never forget her and her positive influence in my life.