Gelena “Jill” Arthur

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Gelena “Jill” Arthur, 80, of Loogootee, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Loogootee Nursing Center.

She was born October 15, 1938 in Bloomington, Indiana to the late Oath and Dorothy (Close) Henry.

Jill was a believer of the Christian faith. She was a very giving and caring person. She enjoyed riding her bicycle, watching Indiana University basketball and playing cards.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Arthur; siblings, Viola Sowders, Wilma Rumple, Paul Henry, Walter Henry and Warren Henry.

Jill is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Pendleton of Loogootee; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Gaylord (Mary) Henry of Bloomington and Byrel Jeffries Hutchinson, Kansas.

Private graveside services will be held.

Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com.