Elizabeth O. Minniear, 85, formerly of Reynolds, died at 10:55 a.m. , Monday, January 16, 2012 in her residence in Lafayette . She had been battling cancer. She was born January 19, 1926 in Brookston to the late Clarence W. and Katherine E. (Fry) Thomas and was a 1944 graduate of Brookston High School . Her marriage was to Carl E. Minniear on August 20, 1945 in Lafayette . He died April 10, 1997 . Mrs. Minniear was a stenographer for a wholesale grocer in Lafayette and retired from RCA in Monticello in 1982. She attended Badger Grove Community Baptist Church and more recently attended the Reynolds United Methodist Church . She was a charter member and past president of the Reynolds VFW Auxiliary #1106 and more recently transferred to the Lafayette VFW Auxiliary #1154. Surviving are two daughters, Rebecca Minniear of Lafayette and Terry Conwell (husband: Phillip) of Buffalo , Indiana and a son, Randy Minniear (wife: Dorothy) of Lafayette . Elizabeth loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren Laura, Kim and Wes and her great-grandchildren Abby, Cole, Carly and Kayla. She was a wonderful, caring person whose family meant the world to her. She was always looking forward to her big hugs and "sugar kisses" from them. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are a daughter, Karen D. Cochran, an infant son, Jack E. Minniear, two grandchildren, Scott and Brad Cochran, three brothers, Marvin, Everett and Francis "Chub" Thomas and a sister, Leota Matthews. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston and also from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012 also at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association .