With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Prudence Smiley of Rushville, Indiana, who passed away on January 14, 2022 at the age of 98. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Prudence Smiley to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Sanford Moore and Minnie Moore (Smith); her husband James Smiley; her great grandchild Caleb Ryan Vanover; and her siblings, Dorothea Jackson, James Moore, Richard Moore, Granville Moore, Lewis Moore, Harold and Farold Moore.

She is survived by: her children, Steve Smiley (Tara), Mark (Janet) of Arlington, Jackie Vanover of Rushville and Melinda "Mindy" O'Connor of Rushville. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Family does request attendees to wear masks.

Memorial contributions may be made out to Main Street Christian Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Moster Mortuary

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January 15, 2022

Jack & Cindy McGovern lit a candle

“Our Sweet Aunt Prude - You may be gone from sight, but never from our hearts ❤️ Jack & Cindy McGovern”

January 15, 2022

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“Where there is deep grief, there was great love !”

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Jan 18

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Moster Mortuary
334 N Main St, Rushville, IN 46173

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Jan 18

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334 N Main St, Rushville, IN 46173

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