Obituaries

July 25, 1943 to May 15, 2020

DeMOTTE - Beulah Evelyn Gourley, 76, Winamac (formerly of Wheatfield), passed away Friday May 15, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was known by "Bill" and by others as "Billie."

She was born July 25, 1943, in Wheatfield to the late Archie and Nina Wagoner Hendrix. On Nov. 27, 1965, she married Jess Douglas Gourley Sr., at the Wheatfield Baptist Church. He survives.

She is also survived by her children, Robin Albin, Valparaiso, Robert (Mary Jo) Albin, Wheatfield, Jess (Julie) Gourley Jr., Winamac, Andrea (Tony) Collins, Knox and Labon (Karen) Gourley, Winamac; two brothers, two sisters, 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

Mrs. Gourley worked for many years between Monon Trailer and Wabash National. She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, mushroom hunting, horseback riding and gardening. She also enjoyed spending time with her large family on the family farm. She enjoyed Easter egg hunts, wagon rides for Mother's Day and having everyone squeezed into the house for Christmas. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

A celebration of her life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday, July 25, at the Wheatfield American Legion Post 406, 11768 N. 80 W. Wheatfield.

To sign the online memorial or light a candle in Beulah's memory please visit http://www.frazierfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frazier Funeral Home, DeMotte.