Schelvy Jean Whiteman, 80, of Lafayette, passed away on March 29, 2018 at St. Mary's Health Care.
She was born on March 21, 1938 to the late Troy and Clara L (Watkins) Coley in Morocco, IN.
On February 20, 1967 she married Vance Whiteman in Rensselear, IN.
She was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Schelvy enjoyed bowling with family and friends. She loved anything music related especially dancing. She spent a lot of time crocheting and sewing.
Schelvy is survived by her loving husband, Vance Whiteman; daughters, Valerie Whiteman of Lafayette and Kathy (Gery) Payne; brothers, Robert Coley, Jack (Ellen) Coley, and Tom (Barb) Coley; sisters, Gladys (Dave) Krug, Fran Coley, and Chris (Glenn) Kuiper; brother-in-law, Herschel Denham; granddaughter, Christie Cole; grandson, Tyler Payne; and several cousins, nephews, nieces, and other family members.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Troy Coley and her sisters, Joyce Coley and Darlene Denham.
Services for Schelvy will be private.
