Louise McCoskey, 87, of Noblesville, passed away on the morning of Monday, May 30, 2016 at Wellbrooke of Westfield. She was born on January 12, 1929 to Thomas and Fannie (Hall) Eddins in Lebanon, Tennessee. Louise was a 1946 graduate of Lebanon High School.
For 25 years, she worked on a press line at Firestone. Louise was an avid collector of many varied items. She enjoyed her plants, gardening and canning, as she had a green thumb. Louise also loved animals, feeding the wild visitors at her home, cooking, raising chickens, and square dancing. She was a direct descendant of Davey Crockett. Most of all, Louise cherished her family and the time she spent with them.
She is survived by her son, Dennis W. Highers (wife, Patricia Clinkenbeard-Highers); 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; sister, Fannie Jones; and several nieces & nephews.
In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her first husband, Teamon "T-Bone" Highers; second husband, Perry L. McCoskey; daughter, Shirley Highers; son, Kenneth Highers; brothers, Allen Eddins, Harry Eddins, J.W. Eddins, and Richard Eddins; and companion, Earl Brown.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.