Sylvia L Smitley

Sylvia L. Smitley, 74, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on March 15, 2020 at her residence.

She was born on September 3, 1945 in Decatur, Indiana the daughter of the late Walter J. Buettner and the late Zelma J. (Jackson) Buettner. Sylvia was united in marriage to Terry L. Smitley on October 15, 1972 at Peace Lutheran Church in Berne, Indiana and he preceded her in death on October 13, 1999.

She was a member at Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur. She was also on the F.O.P Auxiliary in Decatur for many years.

Sylvia graduated from Pleasant Mills High School in 1963. Sylvia and her husband owned and operated the Sir-Lunch-A-Lot in Decatur. In addition, she was employed at the Adams County Surveyor’s office, the Adams County Court House as a janitor and worked at Adams Woodcrest in the Dietary Department for several years.

Sylvia loved spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids and her fur babies Peanut, Chaser and Buddy. She loved bird watching, gardening and helping bake and decorate cookies for the holidays.

Survivors include her daughter, Dianna D. Smitley of Decatur, Indiana; granddaughter, Harley (Alex Johnson) Smitley of Berne, Indiana; grandson, Al Zamora of Decatur, Indiana; two sisters, Cynthia L. Herman of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Sheila R. (Dennis) Huntington of Indianapolis, Indiana; brother, W. James “Jim” (Sylvia) Buettner of Ohio City, Ohio; and two great-grandchildren, Harper & Collin Johnson.

She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Fred Zamora; and a brother-in-law, Jake Herman.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with Pastor James Voorman officiating. Interment will follow in the Salem Magley Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be given to the family in care of Dianna Smitley.