Lillian Rebecca Culp

Lillian Rebecca Culp, 96, of Goshen, died Saturday, December 30, 2017, at her home.

She was born May 18, 1921 in Des Moines, Iowa to Louie and Martha (Connelly) Pietro.

On July 4, 1955 she married Romane Culp in Goshen.  He died January 2, 1998.

Survivors include three sons, Michael (Jacquelyn) Culp and James Culp, both of Goshen and Larry (Susie) Culp of Cromwell; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Along with her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Fowler.

A member of the American Legion Auxiliary, she enjoyed crafts and sewing.  As a 4th grader she won the Des Moines, Iowa spelling bee contest.

Friends may call Thursday, January 4, 2018, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home where a 10 a.m. Friday funeral service will be conducted.  Rev. Sam Bennett, Nappanee First Church of God, will officiate.

Burial will follow in Violett Cemetey.

Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society.