Lou Ann (Ellers) Lybrook

Lou Ann Lybrook, 84, of Bloomington, formerly of Kokomo, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, January 29, 2025, in Kokomo.  She was born June 22, 1940, in Kokomo to Joseph H. and Annabelle (Short) Ellers.   Lou Ann married Gary C. Lybrook April 27, 1985, and he preceded her in death November 18, 2017.

Lou Ann was a 1958 graduate of Kokomo High School.  She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Franklin College in 1962, in Franklin, Indiana.  Lou Ann helped her parents in the family business, Ellers Mortuary in Kokomo for several years.  She became interested in local politics in Howard County and was elected and served as Center Township Assessor and Howard County Assessor.  One of the highlights of her political career was serving as Chairperson on the committee to bring Ronald Reagan to Kokomo during his bid for the White House in 1980. 

Lou Ann and Gary were former members of Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Kokomo where they were very active for many years.  After moving to Bloomington in 1999, they also became active in Faith Lutheran Church where she ran the church bookstore.  She was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and the P.E.O. Sisterhood (Philanthropic Educational Organization).  Lou Ann and Gary enjoyed traveling together whenever possible and spending time in Florida during the cold winter months.  She was a very loving mother and grandmother to her family.

Surviving family include her children and stepchildren, Richard (Mary) Woolington, Indianapolis; Julie (Drew) Frey, Bloomington; Timothy (Catherine) Lybrook, Bloomington; Polly (Mick) Parker, Colorado; and David (Anne) Lybrook, Cicero.  She is also survived by grandchildren, Rex Woolington, Alex Frey, Adam Frey, Chad (Tane) Lybrook, Blaine (Jessica) Lybrook, Garrett (Kate) Kane, Madeline (Alex) Sagona, Spencer Lybrook, Carly Lybrook and Evie Lybrook.  She is also survived by five great grandchildren and sister’s-in-law, Joy Welch, Lafayette; Alexis Taubert, Chicago; and several nieces and nephews. Lou Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Annabelle Ellers, husband, Gary, brother Joedy Ellers and sister-in-law Claudia Dixon.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 705 E. Southway Blvd. Kokomo, Indiana with Pastor John Dreyer officiating.  Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. prior to services at the Church.  Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens in Kokomo.  Memorial contributions may be given to Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Kokomo, Faith Lutheran Church in Bloomington or a Christian organization of choice in Lou Ann’s memory.  Murray Weaver Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Special Note:     A memorial service in Bloomington will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church, 2200 S. High Street, Bloomington, IN  47401

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