Lavada Marcella Gossage, 84, of Bargersville, Indiana (formerly of Russell Springs, KY) passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Born on January 15, 1937 in Shelbyville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Lavada Ray. 

Lavada married James Bruce Gossage and there were 4 children born to their union. She was a long-time member of Royville Community Church in Russell Springs. She loved to sing gospel music with the Gossage family, going around and singing in different churches. Lavada was also a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved to go fishing and “yard-sale-ing” with her sons-in-law. Lavada and her husband, Bruce, would enjoy attending car shows.

SURVIVORS:

4 children: Jimmy Gossage (and Sherry) of Russell Springs, KY; Jan Shepherd (and Victor) of Indianapolis, Indiana; Pam Searing (and Bob) of Burlington; and Penny Withers (and Danny) of Russell Springs, KY

1 brother: Edward Ray, Jr. of Shelbyville, Indiana

9 grandchildren

9 great-grandchildren

Along with her parents; she is preceded in death by her husband, James Bruce Gossage.

Funeral Service: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Polston officiating  

Burial: Rexroat Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Tuesday

Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance.  Facial coverings are required.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association at apda@apdaparkinson.org

Lavada Gossage’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home.  An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.

Lavada’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers.