Sylvia Faye Rouse

Sylvia Faye Rouse, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at MHP Medical Center.

Born February 17, 1937 in Russell Springs, KY, she was the daughter of Chester Eads and Lucretia (Stephens) Eads. She married Norman Rouse in 1955 and was married for 63 years before he passed in 2018.

Survivors include 1 son- Steven Rouse of Northern Indiana; brother- Glen Eads (Imelda) of Russell Springs, 3 sisters' Mildred Lawson of Russell Springs, Ilene Foley of Indianapolis and Charlene Foley (Eddy) of Russell Springs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, 3 brothers, Russell Eads, David Eads and an infant brother.

Mrs. Rouse had lived in this area since 1950 after moving from Kentucky. She was a factory worker for KCL Corp for several years and also a cafeteria worker at Shelbyville High School. Faye graduated from Russell Springs High School and attended First Christian Church. Faye was an avid bowler. 

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Beth Crouch officiating. No public viewing will be observed. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. A simple way to honor Faye would be to wear something blue, which was her favorite color.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Diabetes Association, in care of the funeral home.
 

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