Margaret Leona Brock

Margaret Leona Brock, 94, of Bloomington passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on December 11, 1926 in Monroe County, Indiana the daughter of Schyler Wilburn and Margaret Erma (Godsey) Sater. Leona Was a 1945 graduate of Stinesville High School. She married Donald Marion Brock on June 24, 1949 in Bloomington, Indiana they were happily married 54 years . Leona worked off and on for RCA, Sarkes Tarzian and GE on the assembly lines for over 30 years before retiring in 1991. She attended the Clear Creek Christian Church; she was a member of the American Legion Post 18 and the Loyal Order of Moose both in Bloomington. At different times of her life , she enjoyed playing Bingo, gardening, cooking, sewing and she was known for her Black Raspberry Jelly and her special Coleslaw. She also had fun in the past, going with her husband and kids mushroom hunting, fishing, and picking up persimmons. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother always kind and giving and loved her family very much. Each time we made a visit we never left empty handed. She cherished her friendships, especially her best friend Betty Belcher. She never forgot a face and had a keen memory like no other, recanting memories of growing up in Monroe County. She told stories of growing up during the depression raising turkeys and growing fields of tomatoes and general farm life so much simpler and harder than it is today. They lived for a long time without electricity , even keeping milk cool down in a well. She also told a story of the end of WWII, going to the square in Bloomington and celebrating with many other people. These are things that won’t be forgotten. She appreciated her caregivers and got to know them individually. She always had a good listening ear. She will be missed more than ever. Leona is survived by her children, Jo Ellen (Michael) Crum; Barb Carlile, both of Bloomington; Daniel (Leigh Ann) Brock of Hamilton, OH; six grandchildren, Bethany (Nick) Penrod; Julie Pemberton; Lauren (Bryan) Deye; Amanda Brock; Kristina Brock; Amber Brock; two great grandchildren, Nickolas Penrod and Ellie Pemberton; one sister Bonnie Owens of Hernando, Fl; one brother Milton (Sandra) Sater of Bloomington; and many nieces and nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald; two sisters, Dorothy Ray and Cynthia Gillaspy; and three brothers, John Sater; Thomas Sater and Charlie Sater. A funeral service will be held at 12:00pm Tuesday June 29, 2021 at the Allen Funeral Home 4155 S. Old St Rd 37 Bloomington. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held from 10:00am to 12:00pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Margaret Leona Brock

December 11, 1926 - June 23, 2021