Sylvia Getrost obituary: Sylvia Getrost's Obituary, Kentuckiana

In Memory Of
Sylvia Pearl (Clark) Getrost
1927 - 2021

Obituary photo of Sylvia Getrost, Louisville-KY
Obituary photo of Sylvia Getrost, Louisville-KY

In Memory Of
Sylvia Pearl (Clark) Getrost
1927 - 2021

Sylvia Pearl (Clark) Getrost, 93, of Greenville passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Sylvia was a member of Greenville Christian Church and enjoyed dancing and going to the movies in her younger years. She loved being with her family and enjoyed going for rides through the country with her children and talking about the "good ole' days."

Sylvia was born on March 20, 1927, in New Albany to the late Vernon and Hazel (Montgomery) Clark. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sons, Robert and Charles Steven Getrost; and brother, Robert Montgomery.

Sylvia is survived by her son, Gary (Theresa) Getrost; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - New Albany (3309 Ballard Lane) and will continue from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. By the family's request, her Funeral Service will be held privately with burial to follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Greenville, Indiana.

The family requests that contributions in Sylvia’s memory be made to Guerin Woods Senior Center (8037 Unruh Drive, Georgetown, IN 47122).

Please consider sharing a memory of Sylvia or leaving a special message for her family by using the "Share Memories" section below.
Sylvia Pearl (Clark) Getrost, 93, of Greenville passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Sylvia was a member of Greenville Christian Church and enjoyed dancing and going to the movies in her younger years. She loved being with her family and enjoyed going for rides through the country with her children and talking about the "good ole' days."

Sylvia was born on March 20, 1927, in New Albany to the late Vernon and Hazel (Montgomery) Clark. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sons, Robert and Charles Steven Getrost; and brother, Robert Montgomery.

Sylvia is survived by her son, Gary (Theresa) Getrost; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - New Albany (3309 Ballard Lane) and will continue from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. By the family's request, her Funeral Service will be held privately with burial to follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Greenville, Indiana.

The family requests that contributions in Sylvia’s memory be made to Guerin Woods Senior Center (8037 Unruh Drive, Georgetown, IN 47122).

Please consider sharing a memory of Sylvia or leaving a special message for her family by using the "Share Memories" section below.

Services & Gatherings

Service

Private Service
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
3309 Ballard Lane
New Albany, IN 47150
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Visitation

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
3309 Ballard Lane
New Albany, IN 47150
Directions & Map

Additional Visitation

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
3309 Ballard Lane
New Albany, IN 47150
Directions & Map

Interment

Greenlawn Cemetery
Greenville, Indiana

S. Indiana Chapel ((812) 949-9900) is assisting the family

S. Indiana Chapel ((812) 949-9900) is assisting the family

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