Edith Burkhalter

Edith Maxine Burkhalter, age 70, a resident of rural Bryant, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at her sons home in rural Bryant.

Edith was born January 17, 1952, in Jay County, the daughter of Homer and Helen (Burkey) Caylor. Edith retired from Standard Brush and Broom in Portland after 32 years of service. She served beef and noodles at the Tractor and Engine Show and volunteered at Family and Social Services in Portland.

Survivors Include:

2 sons: Gerald Burkhalter (wife Nova) – Bryant, Indiana

Robbie Burkhalter – Bryant, Indiana

1 sister: Nancy Eley – Portland, Indiana

She was preceded in death by 2 sisters Patsy France and Hazel Pitman and 3 brothers Donald, Larry, and Earl Caylor.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery, west of Bryant with Pastor Ed Roller officiating the service.