She was born in Bellefontaine on July 18, 1960, a daughter of James Furby, who survives in Bellefontaine, and the late Catherine Taylor Furby.

A 1979 Bellefontaine High School graduate, she was a cook at the Homecoming Restaurant. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors include two sons, Nathan (Jessica) Shinkle and Benjamin Lusby, both of Bellefontaine; a daughter, Brittany (Dustin Blinn) Lusby of Bellefontaine; a sister, Kelly (Kevin) Roush of Pickrelltown; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Furby.

Rev. Ernest Plemmons conducts the funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, at the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine, where calling hours are two hours prior to the service. Burial is in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at eichholtz@embarqmail.com