Lydia “Marcy” Marcella (Burns) Finnell, 77, of Wabash, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born to the late Truman and Bertha Leona (Miller) Burns on Nov. 30, 1937, in Darke County, Ohio.

She attended nursing school at Earlham College in Richmond, then graduated from Manchester University with a Bachelor Degree in Sociology. Lydia married James Lee Finnell on June 10, 1961, he survives in Wabash. She retired as a registered nurse for Wabash County Hospital of Wabash. Lydia was a faithful member of Wabash Church of the Brethren of Wabash.

She is also survived by a son: Paul R. (Valerie) Finnell, Indianapolis; grandsons: Truman and Lucas Finnell; a daughter: Cynthia A. Voght, Wabash; grandson: James R. Walls; great-grandson: Ethan J. Walls; four brothers: Robert G. Burns, Union City; Chester D. Burns; Wayne E. Burns; and Gerald O. Burns, all of Ohio; a sister: Miriam S. Holler, Piqua, Ohio.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Wabash Church of the Brethren Church, Wabash, with Pastor Kay Gaier officiating.

Calling hours for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, at the church. Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash Church of the Brethren,Wabash.