Obituary of Estella May Byrum

Estella May Byrum, 96, of Kokomo, Indiana and formerly of Niles, Michigan passed away at St. Vincent Health/St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo on Friday, January 21, 2011. Estella was born on May 24, 1914 to the late George and Minnie (Westfall) Plumley. She was one of eight children in the Plumley household. On July 16, 1932 Estella wed the love of her life, Clifford Byrum, at a ceremony in South Bend, Indiana. Together they had 3 children. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Clifford, 1 great granddaughter Kristina DeFreez, 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Estella is survived by her children Virginia (Frank) Dempsey of Kokomo, Indiana, Ronald (June) Byrum of Buchanan, Michigan, Darryl Byrum of Elkhart, Indiana, 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. A time of visitation will be held on Monday, January 24, 2011 at Brown Funeral Home in Niles from 6-8 p.m. with funeral services following the next day, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Carl Bassett officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Estella's name to St. Paul's Lutheran Church located at 1340 Sycamore in Niles or to the charity of one's choice.