Born in Terre Haute, she moved to Bradenton, Fla., in 2004, from Brazil. She was of Methodist Faith.

Survivors include her daughter, Maryellen Tracy; brothers Louis Wailly, Larry Rice, Ronald Wailly; sisters, Dorothy Stevenson, Frances Eder, Mary Kay Wailly-Masse; grandchildren, Chelsey, Courtney and Emma and several nieces and nephews.

A gathering of friends will be held Thursday Aug. 30, 2007, from 4-6 p.m. at French Funeral Home, Brazil.

Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to light a candle in her memory.