Vera E. Arthur, 74, of Bloomington, IN formerly of Elnora, passed away December 11, 2009 at Monroe Hospital in Bloomington. She was born on March 26, 1935 in Daviess County to Ray and Mable Marie (Toon) Edmondson.

Vera was employed at RCA in Bloomington for Twenty-three years until her retirement in 1991. She was a member of the Elnora Christian Church and the Ladies American Legion Auxiliary Post #245 in Elnora.

Survivors include her children, son, Darrell E. (Becky) Arthur of Newberry; daughter Kathy Jo Wampler of Bloomington; grandchildren; James Franklin, Jr., Joshua, Jerimis Wampler, Lacy (Joe) Kantor, Jarrod (Stephanie) Arthur, Ashlee, Allison Arthur and 10 great-grandchildren. She was also survived by two brothers, Loren Edmondson of Odon, Ira Edmondson of Evansville; two sisters, Audrey Martin of Indianapolis and Shannon Edmondson of Washington.

Vera was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters and two granddaughters.

The family has requested memorial contributions to be made to the American Lung Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Friends may call at the funeral home 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, December 15, 2009 and from 9:00 AM until the hour of service on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM Wednesday at the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton with Rev. Steve Dunkel officiating. The family of Vera Arthur is following her wishes with cremation to follow.

Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonpoindexter.com