Eileen M. Eubanks, age 88 of Franklin, Indiana passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2010 after a brief illness. She was born April 9, 1922 in Brown County, Indiana to the late Elmer and Ruth (Condon) Parsley. She is survived by her beloved husband Raymond "Max", children Wanda Phillips of Davenport, Florida; son Robert Eubanks of Brownsburg, Indiana; three granddaughters, three great-grandchildren, her brother Elmer "Junior" Parsley and her niece Robin-Elizabeth Parsley. She was preceded in passing by her parents. As soon as Eileen graduated from Trafalgar High School, she moved to Indianapolis and started working at the RCA Corporation, where she worked for forty-six years retiring in 1988. She worked her way up from making LP records to becoming the first woman manger in RCA, when she was named manager of the Kitley Warehouse in 1969. She was an admired and well liked manager. While working, Eileen maintained an active involvement in Junior Achievement. Eileen and Max were married in 1964. From 1968 to 1994 they owned and operated a large farm near her birthplace. Their retirement was spent golfing, traveling especially to Mexico and Arizona, and enjoying the company of their many wonderful friends. They were members of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Franklin. Eileen was a passionate card player. She would play euchre anytime she could convince three others to play and had her mother's skill at being able to make a loan out of a marginal hand. She played bridge frequently in weekly bridge clubs and with family and friends. Eileen loved to entertain and was a fabulous hostess and cook. The Eubanks family Christmas party and Parsley family birthdays were celebrated at her house. She also enjoyed car racing and followed the Indianapolis 500. A service will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Madison, Franklin, Indiana 46131. Friends may call on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, 2898 North Morton Street, (U.S. 31 North) in Franklin. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Greenwood. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Interchurch Food Pantry,

 








Eileen M. Eubanks

April 09, 1922
June 05, 2010
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