Edith M. Christ, age 78, of New Castle, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013 at Henry County Hospital. She was born October 10, 1934 in Slick Ford, Kentucky to the late John and Lula (Jones) Lowe.
She was a devoted mother and wife and loved to cook. She also enjoyed painting and drawing. Edith was a member of Foursquare Gospel Church in New Castle and enjoyed spending time with her church friends. She was an avid Indiana Pacers fan, enjoyed traveling, shopping and reading her Bible. Edith will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include her children, Stephen (Debbie) Christ of New Castle and Teresa (Bryan) Tanner of Greenfield; step grandchildren, Christopher Conner of Spencer, IN and Jessica Villines of Westfield, IN; siblings, Lilly Slaven of New Castle and Carlos Lowe of Hagerstown; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dale D. Christ and eleven siblings.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 16, 2013 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Jim Becker officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2013 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Foursquare Gospel Church, 3200 S. 14th Street, New Castle, IN 47362. You may express condolences for Edith or share a memory at
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