Mabel Palmer

PALMER, Mabel, age 85 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020.

Mabel was born July 28, 1934 in Lone, KY to Sam and Linnie (Barret) Bowman. A tireless homemaker, she worked hard to make her home a warm, loving environment. Mabel was very active in her children’s lives, often dedicating her time to volunteering as a home room mother and in the school’s clinic. A talented seamstress, she sewed various things for her family, such as curtains and clothing. Mabel was an excellent cook, an avid gardener, and a crossword puzzle enthusiast. She also had a prized collection of dolls.

Mabel is preceded in death by her parents Sam and Linnie, husband Cassel Palmer, and sisters Dorothy (Ray) Kilburn Mildred (Fred) Johnson. She is survived by her children Danny (Beverly) Palmer, Randy (Jenny) Palmer, and Donna (Jim) Bardon; grandchildren Brooke (Lee) Jones, Lindsey (Ryan) Temple, Adrienne Palmer, Madeline Palmer, and Mary Elizabeth Bardon; great grandchildren Gavin and Olivia Temple; sister Grace (Guy) Titus.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 14 at 12:00pm at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, 1639 E Lytle 5 Points Rd., Centerville, OH, 45458. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420.