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Jewell Eileen (Shields) Losey

August 12, 1929

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August 24, 2019

 

 

 

Jewell Eileen (Shields) Losey, 90, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Hampton Oaks Health Campus. She was born on August 12, 1929 in Scottsburg, Indiana, the daughter of the late Gilbert Shields and Mary Mae Belle (Shirley) Shields. Eileen graduated from Scottsburg High School in 1948, was a former secretary for the old Gladstein’s Clothing Store in Scottsburg, Indiana and also had sold Avon for many years. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Leota, Indiana, the Scott Memorial Hospital Guild and a honorary member and Past President of the Alpha Pi Chapter of the Psi Iota Xi Sorority. Eileen enjoyed cooking, gardening, working crossword puzzles and her coloring books. She was preceded in death by husband, John Losey; a son, John Eric Losey; two sisters, Marietta Reid and Norma Gail Bogardus and a brother, Francis Shields. Survivors include her daughter, Jana Piet and her husband Jim of Daytona Beach, Florida; a grandson, Brian Losey and his wife Kim of Jacksonville, North Carolina and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Contributions may be given to the Bethel Cemetery Fund or the Bethel Kitchen Fund and sent to Collins Funeral Home, 465 W. McClain Ave., Scottsburg, Indiana 47170. Online condolences:www.collinsfuneralhome.net.

Funeral Service: 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Bethel Baptist Church in Leota with Pastor Bruce Bridgewater officiating. Visitation: 4 to 8 pm on Monday at Collins Funeral Home and after 10 am Tuesday at Bethel Baptist Church. Interment will be in Bethel Baptist Cemetery.

From: Greg Smith

 

My great aunt --Edmona holzworth got me a job @ Gladsteins from 1974 to 1976 / Eileen was always a very caring & nice lady to all at the clothing store! Prayers to the Family

From: Marsha Miller-Smith

 

My thoughts & prayers to Jana & the nieces and nephews of Eileen. When Eric passed, a John Hunt Morgan Historical Marker was placed on our Farm at the top of the Finley Knobs in honor of Eric. Eileen & John were so honored Dad allowed them to do this RIP

From: Chuck Sebastian

 

John and Eileen were great members of the Scott County Scottish Rite Club. John and Eileen were a great couple and Eileen was such a wonderful lady I always enjoyed talking to her when I seen her out. my prayers are with her family she was a wonderful lady.

From: Jeannie Noe Carlisle

 

Eileen was a very nice and active lady in the community. I enjoyed knowing her for so many years. Prayers for her family.

From: Julie

 

I met Ms. Losey through my sister-in-law. I just recently met her about 2 years ago. She was a gem to speak to. What a warm, loving and kind lady. She will be truly missed.

From: Cynthia

 

Miss you aunt Eileen loved your cooking

From: Paul and Janice

 

Mrs. Losey was a good friend -Always so kind and caring. She will be missed. Paul and Janice

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