May 3, 1943 – August 24, 2023
Gerry Housel, born May 3, 1943, to Carl and Bernice Baynes in Salem, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her home on August 24, 2023.
Gerry married Ray Housel on July 28, 1963. He survives, as well as her three children, Peter (Katherine) Housel of Irvine, CA, Joel (Debbie) Housel of Bedford, IN, and Timothy (Teresa) Housel of Wellington, New Zealand; grandchildren, Emma Housel of Chicago and Brendan Housel of Indianapolis. Also surviving is one sister, Marjoria Spaulding of Borden, IN.
Her parents; brother, Roy Baynes; and sister, Mary Huff, preceded her in death.
She was a 1961 graduate of Salem High School and a 1965 graduate of Indiana University, earning a degree in Elementary Education. She taught for one year in the New Albany School System. She then retired to devote her life to her family.
Gerry attended the Bedford Free Methodist Church. She taught Sunday School and coached Bible Quiz Teams for many years. She helped start the church’s Preschool Program.
Gerry was a member of the Indiana University Alumni Association and the Bedford Free Methodist Church.
There will be a graveside service with the family at a later date.
Memorials in Gerry’s honor may be given to the Housel Family Scholarship through the Bedford North Lawrence School Foundation or the Bedford Free Methodist Church.
The Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the care of Gerry.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared online at www.FergusonLee.com.
