ORAHDELL WORKMAN
Orahdell Workman, age 81, of Brookville, died Thursday, September 30, 2021, at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Ohio.
Born March 16, 1940, in Breathitt County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Seldon and Ida B. (Hammock) Lockard. On January 28, 1958, she was united in marriage to Gene Workman, and he preceded her in death on May 4, 2010.
Orahdell was retired from the Franklin County Community School Corporation where she had worked in the school cafeteria for more than 20 years. She was a member of the Brookville Church of Christ, as well as the Order of Eastern Star. In her leisure time, she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, baking, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include three daughters, Robin Byrd and Rhonda Marr both of Brookville, and Rebecca Browning of North Vernon; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, John Lockard of Harrison, Ohio; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, and husband, Gene, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Jesse Ruckman, six sisters and four brothers.
Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. till 12 Noon on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 Noon, Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, with burial following in Big Cedar Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Brookville Church of Christ. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the Workman family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.