Rosalyn Loy, 92, of Lafayette, passed away at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Mulberry Healthcare Center.
She was born December 10, 1925 in Lafayette to the late Orval J. and Opal (Downs) Dill and was a 1944 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. During World War II Rosalyn worked in the clerical department at Fairfield Manufacturing.
Her marriage of 59 years was to Norman E. Loy on August 22, 1946 in Terre Haute, Indiana; he preceded her in death on December 25, 2005.
Mrs. Loy was a past member of Congress Street United Methodist Church of Lafayette.
Rosie was an accomplished, long time seamstress. During her husband’s distinguished funeral career, she was a stay at home mom and then later assisted him with the day to day operation of their funeral homes (Landis-Loy Funeral Home of Lafayette and Stockwell). She enjoyed spending time with visitors to the funeral home and loved her Boston Terriers. She and Norm served the community of Lafayette with dignity and compassion for 30 years.
Surviving are two sons, Dr. Kyle D. Loy (wife: Gail) of Romney, IN and Rev. Dr. Rex K. Loy (wife: Twila) of St. Charles, MO; daughter-in-law, Linda J. Loy. Above all, Rosie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, Jason Loy (wife: Shelly), Darin Loy (wife: Kimberly), Jared Loy (wife: Tracy), Kristen Riffey (husband: Eric), Chapin Schroeter (husband: Chris), Drew Loy, and Blane Loy. Also surviving are her 11 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home (101 West 4th St. Brookston, IN). Her son, Rev. Dr. Rex K. Loy to officiate. Interment to follow in Spring Vale Cemetery, Lafayette.
Memorials may be made in her name to the National World War II Memorial and may be sent to the funeral home at (Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home PO Box 509 Brookston, IN 47923).
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