Edith Sanford Talbert, 67, of  Brookston was dead on arrival, Friday, April 24, at 12:59 p.m. in St.. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette.

She was born May 28, 1924, to Charles and Mamie Hurst Sanford, in Claiborne County, Tennessee.

She lived in Chalmers and Brookston areas for 30 years after moving from New Tazewell, Tennessee.

She was a qualified medical assistant and worked at the Indiana Veterans Home from 1968-89, when she retired. She later worked there part time.

She was a member of Battle Ground Bible Church..

Survivors include a brother, Edward Sanford of Gulf Breeze, Florida; and two sisters, Mrs Ruth  Mnton, Hammond and Mrs Barbara McClain, Aurora, Colorado. A brother is deceased.

The funeral was Monday, at Battle Ground Bible Church, with Pastor Chester Martin officiating.

Hartzler Funeral Home, Brookston was in charge of arrangements.

Burial was in Chalmers Community Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Indiana Veterans Home.