Imogene J. “Jeanie” (Snell) Padgett, 89, of rural Frankfort, died August 11, 2019 at Wesley Manor. She was born September 20, 1929 at home in Michigantown, Ind. to Ralvue G. & Jesse Olive (Bannon) Snell. Imogene has resided at Wesley Manor Retirement Community for the past 6 years, previously from Colfax, Ind. She married Lloyd W. Padgett on September 27, 1947 at the Salem UP (Mud Creek) Church near Elizaville in Boone County, Ind. He preceded her in death on September 5, 2002.
Mrs. Padgett was a graduate of 1947 Frankfort High School. She was a farm wife, mother of 6 and grandmother to many. Imogene was a member of Kirklin & Colfax O.E.S. and current member of Clinton O.E.S., AIM Home Ec. Club, Modern Mother’s Club of Jackson Township, Clinton County Antique Machinery Club, Inc., where she and Lloyd proudly displayed their Allis Chalmers UC High Crop Cane Tractor. They enjoyed camping and traveling to the shows to display their big orange tractor. She worked previously worked at Mallory controls of Frankfort and was the Perry Township Trustee from 1984-1994. Imogene was a member of the New Hope Church where she was very active with the women’s group and children’s director for many years. She loved to plan events and if there was food to cook, she was on the committee. Crafts were always being made for gifts or sold. Christmas time was her favorite time for decorating, at times as many as 20 trees of different shapes. Imogene loved keeping up with her children and grandchildren through 4-H, school activities and many, many sporting events.
A thank you to the wonderful staff at Wesley Manor Retirement Community and the Guardian Angel Hospice. A special thank you and appreciation to the G Wing of Wesley Manor, you are all angels in our hearts and minds of the care of our mother for the last year and half. There are too many, but to name a few, Angie, Lacey, Danielle, and Kelly. In assisted living, Jeannette, Elizabeth, Bonnie and Sharon. We are so appreciative of the kind and loving words from so many of the employees that have cared for our mother.
Visitation and Services
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday, August 18, 2019 with an Order of Eastern Star service beginning at 7 p.m. at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral celebration will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Clinton County Antique Machinery Club, Inc.
Survived by:
3 Daughters: Constance “Connie” J. (Duane) Blacker of Colfax, Pamela “Pam” G. (Mark) Clements of Kirklin, Bonnie L. (Randy) Sottong of Kempton, 2 Sons: L. Michael Padgett of Colfax, Kent A. (Tammy) Padgett of Frankfort, Daughter-in-Law: Jackie S. Padgett of Frankfort, 15 Grandchildren: Jamason L. (Shauna) Blacker, Jeffery L. (Shelley) Blacker, Jerrad L. (Christine) Blacker, Jason P. (Morrisa) Padgett, Lacey S. Padgett, Patrick W. (Shelee) Padgett, Mindi Padgett McCollum, Misti Padgett Moore, Blakely A. Clements, Bethany J. Clements (Brent) Perlee, Kendra N. Padgett (Matt) Rairdon, Kyle J. (Natalie) Padgett, Krista L. Padgett (Tyler) Smith, Jenna L. Sottong and Joni L. Sottong, 28 Great Grandchildren: Hanna Blacker, Kathryn Blacker, Drew Blacker, Brenton Blacker, Bailey Blacker, Lauren Blacker (Justin) Martin, Jensen Blacker, Jacob Blacker, Jackson Blacker, Aris Moreno, Haley Padgett, Nicholas Padgett, Kara Neher, Kayla Neher, Spencer Neher, Knox Padgett, Ryker Padgett, Taylor Shoemaker (Daniel) Rose, Caleb McCollum, Payton McCollum, Kegan M. (Kendra) Smith, Justin (Hope) Allen, Tatum Moore, LeAnna Moore, Chloee R. Perlee, Cara G. Perlee, Nora J.Padgett and Callen N. Perlee, 10 Great Great Grandchildren: Sylus McDonald, Zion McCollum, Kenzlie Smith, Kaiden Smith, Novah Allen, Aliyah Allen, Ryder Allen, Aubrey Rose, Rylee Rose, and Lillith McDonald.
Preceded by:
She was preceded in death by her spouse, parents and in-laws, LaVere and Wilma Padgett, son, Phillip Padgett, daughter-in-law, Jill Padgett, an infant grandchild, grandsons-in-law, Steve Moore and Todd McCollum, 7 aunts and uncles.
We send our deepest sympathy. We remember her well.
Marshall and Bea Hills
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSo very sorry for you and your family Connie!
She was always so kind and generous to me and everyone who knew her!!!
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Facebook Twitter GoogleOur sincere sympathy to all the Padgett family.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI did not know this lady but I worked with Olive at Mallorys. Loved her a lot. I know you all are good people.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSo sorry or your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have many memories of her and your Dad and the Colfax Lions Club always something going on.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleMy thoughts and prayers are with one and all. My God bless you all with great memories of her. God bless each and every one of you.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleTo all of the Padgett family, we are so sorry for your loss! Thinking of all of you! Lynn and Jack
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Facebook Twitter GoogleOur sympathy to all of Jeanie’s family who was her focal point and she was so loved in return. She will be deeply missed.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSo sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you and your family.
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Facebook Twitter GooglePadgett Family,
So sorry for your loss – she was a wonderful lady.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleWe are sending our prayers to the entire family. She was a gift to all who knew her and her family will carry that on. The CP community was so lucky to have this wonderful lady. Charlie and Sue Fink
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Facebook Twitter GoogleConnie & family, So sorry for your loss. Janet Gish & Family
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Facebook Twitter GoogleOur sympathy to all of Jeanie’s family. She was a wonderful person and loved her children. Olive was a real character.
The Jerry Bannon Family
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSo many memories! Jeanie & Lloyd treated me as another one of their kids. So generous, from trips to the State Fair to vacations on the lake. Jeanie’s infectious laughter & boundless energy made being around her so much fun. She will be remembered.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleDear Connie and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a sweet lady with a smile on her face every time I saw her. I remember stopping at your house in Jackson Township when I was a child. Sorry I couldn’t make it to the funeral home since we are out of state. I like to honor my mother’s friends when I can. Your family is in my prayers. With sympathy, Sharon Wyrick
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Facebook Twitter GoogleHanna, we are so sorry to hear about your grandma. May your wonderful memories of her give you comfort!
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Facebook Twitter GoogleHi Jackie and family I saw this in Lebanon paper, and wanted to let you know I am thinking of you. I didn’t know her name was same as mine. Imogene Linedecker
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