EDITH MAE HACKENSMITH
Edith Mae Hackensmith, 80, of Laurel, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. She was born on October 28, 1940, in Rushville, and is the daughter of the late Silas Jaggers and Mamie Gabbard Jaggers. She graduated from Laurel High School Class of 1958. She then went on to serve with the United States Air Force for two years.
On January 23, 1960, Edith married Charles Edward Hackensmith in Rushville. They were able to enjoy more than 50 years together before he passed.
Edith retired from Visteon in Connersville after 30 years. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially gardening and mushroom hunting. She was an avid NASCAR fan. She loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by two daughters, Belinda (Avery) Santillanes and April Cheek; a son, Charles (Lisa) Hackensmith; six grandchildren, Bill Johnson, Mike (Angel) Johnson, Brian (Paije) Santillanes, Sheena (Tim) Whipple, Devyn Hackensmith, Carter Hackensmith; five great-grandchildren, and a special nephew, Mike (Mindy) Hokey.
Along with her parents and husband, Edith was preceded in death by a sister, Geneva Maple; a brother, Robert Jaggers; a niece, Brenda Hokey, and a granddaughter, Jerrika Hackensmith.
Private services for Edith will be held by the family. Urban Winkler Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.