Elizabeth Kingery Sheets Cohee

September 6, 2016

Elizabeth (Kingery) Sheets Cohee 94, of rural Frankfort, Ind., died at 6:30 a.m. September 6, 2016 at the home of her daughter. She was born April 27, 1922 in Warren Township, Clinton County, Ind., to the late Franklin Dewey & Mary Henrietta (Lipp) Kingery.  Her first marriage was to Fred Bon Sheets on February 3, 1940 and he preceded her in death on February 19, 1991.  She then married Harold Leon Cohee on July 18, 1998 and he preceded her in death on August 18, 2014.

Elizabeth was a 1939 graduate of Michigantown High School.  She worked at Jewell Simon and in the Clinton County Treasurers office.  She and her husband Fred had lived in the Beard area for over 50 years, where she was a member of the Hopewell United Methodist Church. Elizabeth was also a member of the Home Economics Club, Beard Friendship Club and Beard O.E.S. and enjoyed sewing.

Visitation and Services

Service will be Friday, September 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Goodwin Funeral Home. Friends may visit from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilmore Cemetery.

Survived by:

Son: William J. (Yaeko) Sheets of Victorville, CA, Daughter: Dena (Michael) Lukasik of Frankfort, 2 Step Sons: Carroll (Patricia) Cohee of Kempton, Martin Cohee of Zionsville, Step Daughter: Sherrill Carter of Longmont, CA, 3 Grandchildren: Nina (Michael) Poersch, Whitney (Richard) Vasquez and TJ (Courtney) Lukasik, 2 Step Grandchildren, Carissa Carter and Derrick Cohee, 4 Great Grandchildren: Michael, Jacob, Christa and Isaiah, 5 Step Great Grandchildren, Sera, Macey Ann, Anderson, Giselle and Olivia. 4 Great Great Grandchildren: Emilee, Carson Riley and Cayden

Preceded by:

In addition to her parents and spouses, she was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Barbara, Kate and Frances, 2 brothers, Robert & Richard, grandson, James Neal Sheets and a step grandson, Cason Cohee.

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10 Condolences for “Elizabeth Kingery Sheets Cohee”

  1. Suxie McQuern Lovell September 7, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    Dena….sorry to hear the loss of your mother…we are never ready to let them go.
    I remember all the fun times we had as the GANG BUNCH get togethers when we was kids…..sending loving thoughts to you and Bill……in case you dont remember me…Suzie McQuern Lovell

  2. Kathy Flint September 7, 2016 at 8:22 pm

    What a fantastic picture– Aunt Lizzie never changed. So sorry for your loss. Be at peace as she is now.

  3. Crystal Dillingham September 8, 2016 at 9:26 am

    Dena and family,
    I’m sorry to read of your mother’s passing. It is never easy to lose someone you love. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days and beyond.

  4. Vicki (Horan) Crews September 8, 2016 at 10:09 am

    Dena……Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. She was the only family member of their generation that came to my Mother’s funeral. I will always remember her for that.

  5. Jennifer Strain September 8, 2016 at 6:37 pm

    Dena,
    Very sorry for the loss of your Mother. May your memories be a source of comfort.

  6. Brenda Spray September 9, 2016 at 6:42 am

    Dena,

    Thinking of and praying for you and your family. Your mom always had a smile on her face, a beautiful woman.

  7. Carissa Carter September 9, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    I am sad to hear of Lizzie’s passing. I hope you all find peace during this time and focus on celebrating her long and wonderful life. We were blessed to know her and will always remember the good times we had.

    Peace and Prayers,
    Carissa, Mike and Sera

    • Dena Lukasik September 10, 2016 at 4:48 pm

      Thanks so much Carissa. I appreciate the phone call this weekend.
      Please stay in touch.

  8. Patti Kidwell September 12, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    Dena…I just saw the obituary. My condolences to you and your family. I will miss her very much.

  9. Jeanine Garrison September 12, 2016 at 10:51 pm

    Dena, so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing and that I didn’t know until Sunday 9/11. I enjoyed the video tribute & seeing the old pictures of your mom & dad. Lots of memories.

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