Laura Dell Couchman

Laura Dell Couchman, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Lebanon, Indiana, on Friday, February 16, 2018. She was born in Lebanon on June 17, 1930, a daughter of the late Meveral and Alma Boone (Padgett) Thistlethwaite. Raised in Boone County, Laura Dell attended several schools including Thompson, a one-room schoolhouse, Advance schools, and Lebanon High School where she was a graduate. On July 24, 1948, she was married to James Edward Couchman in Converse, Indiana. He preceded her in death on February 4, 1975. From 1967–1977, she worked in the cafeteria as a cook for Lebanon High School. In addition, she was a janitor and night clerk for Witham Memorial Hospital, retiring in 2002. Laura Dell was a faithful member of Centenary United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher and on various committees through the years, as well as, an active member of TOPS. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, making crafts, and baking for her family and friends. For many years, Laura Dell made the bread for the communion table at Centenary and served as a cook at Camp Allendale in Trafalgar, Indiana. Survivors include: Two Sons: Calvin Edward Couchman – Lebanon, Indiana Lloyd Allen (Carole) Couchman – Lebanon, Indiana Four Grandchildren: James Travis Couchman Paul Ryan (Stephanie) Couchman Staci Jo Couchman Jennifer Lynn (Merle) Trent Five Great Grandchildren: Austin Jenkins Irene Jenkins Danielle Trent Shawn Trent Caitlyn Trent And one on the way In addition to her parents and her husband, Laura Dell was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Thistlethwaite and his wife, Shirley; a sister, Leah Galvin and her husband, James; and a granddaughter, Tracy Dawn Couchman. Funeral Services are planned for 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 23, 2018, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana, with Rev. Richard Burdett, officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Lebanon. Interment will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon. Memorials may be made in her honor to Boone County Cancer Society, 117 West Elm Street, Lebanon, Indiana 46052 or to the American Lung Association, 115 W Washington St #1180-South, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

Laura Dell Couchman

June 17, 1930 - February 16, 2018