April Lynn Peercy, 36, of Kentland, IN, passed away at 5:43 PM, Sunday, April 18, 2021 at her parents home of Kentland. April had been battling cancer.
She was born October 24, 1984 in Watseka, IL to Stephen and Linda (Pitstick) Thomas. April was a 2003 graduate of South Newton High School. She attended Ivy Tech Community College where she received a degree in Therapeutical Massage in 2012. Later she would further her education by obtaining her BSN in nursing in December of 2015.
Her marriage was to Brian Peercy on August 25, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kentland.
April had worked for Dr. Cline of Lafayette, Massage Envy and Newton Fitness both of Lafayette. She eventually started her own business, A New Beginning Therapeutic Massage.
April enjoyed family vacations spent in Minnesota and Florida. She also traveled to Tennessee visiting with old friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Braelyn Peercy; mother and father, Linda and Steve Thomas; brother and sister-in-law, Andrew and Nicole Thomas; maternal grandparents, Howard and Jean Pitstick; paternal grandparents, Alfred and Donna Thomas. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Marilyn Thomas; uncle, Jim Dieter and aunt, Sheri Eastburn.
Friends may call from 3-7 PM (CST) Thursday, April 22, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kentland. Funeral Mass 11 AM (CST) Friday, April 23, 2021. Interment to follow in Fairlawn Cemetery of Kentland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in April’s name to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer awareness or Piece By Piece ABA Therapy Center for Autism awareness.
