April 21, 1936 – June 24, 2020
Rosalyn Ann Stuckey, 84, Sheridan, passed away Wednesday morning, June 24, 2020 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.
Born April 21, 1936 in Boone County, she was the daughter of the late Frederick G. and Edna Lois (Bannon) Shoemaker. She was a graduate of both Carmel High School and Ball State University. Growing up, Rosalyn was involved 4-H. Her dedication to the activity earned her the privilege of being recognized as a 10-year member, an accomplishment that she was very proud of.
On January 8, 1961, Rosalyn married the love of her life, Francis “Gene” Stuckey, and set off on a lifelong journey side by side with her best friend. For many decades, Rosalyn and Gene carefully tended to the orchards, lovingly cared for the vegetable plots and watched over the store at Stuckey’s Farm Market, located near Sheridan on the Hamilton-Boone County line. It was hard work, but also a labor of love. Together they offered a much-needed and appreciated service to the community by providing fresh produce year after year. They also helped multiple generations create wonderful memories of visiting the farm and sharing adventures with their families.
Rosalyn’s strength of faith and compassion for other people led her into mission work. She, along with Gene, loved to travel and to help where they were needed, completing many mission trips throughout the 80s and 90s. She also served on the Board of Directors for Christian Service International (CSI) for many years.
Rosalyn attended Heartland Church.
Family was a very important part of Rosalyn’s life; nearly every activity was a family affair. Whether it was working at the farm, going on mission trips, or just traveling to see the kids and grandkids, family was always the driving force.
Rosalyn is survived by her two sons, Steven E. Stuckey (Diana), Sheridan, and Kent A. Stuckey (Laura), Bucyrus, Ohio; six grandchildren, Ben Stuckey (Meredith), Zach Stuckey (Kelsey) and Ethan Stuckey (Hannah), all of Bucyrus, Ohio, Alicia Stuckey, Westfield, Kristie Stuckey, Fairfax, Iowa, and Heather Correll (Travis), Kokomo; one great-grandson, Hayden Correll; three great-granddaughters, Waylynn Stuckey, Mayla Stuckey and Ruby Stuckey; her sister-in-law, Eleanor Moffitt, Carmel; four nieces and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Dwight M. Shoemaker; sister-in-law, Sandra Shoemaker; and by her loving husband and partner through life, Gene Stuckey, on March 27, 2018.
Private family services will be held at the funeral home on Monday afternoon, June 29, 2020.
Following the funeral, Rosalyn will be laid to rest at Mts. Runn Cemetery in rural Boone County. Friends and family are invited to gather at the graveside for the committal service.
Pastor Bill Salsbery will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be presented to either Heartland Ministries Church, 3611 State Road 19, Sharpsville, IN 46068, or to Christian Services International (CSI), 840 Daniel Drive, Kokomo, IN 46901.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Kercheval Funeral Home in Sheridan.
Condolences: kerchevalfuneralhome.com