Sara "Lou

Ann" Hummell

Sara "Lou Ann" Hummell, age 95, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Vancrest of Payne.

Lou Ann was born on April 29, 1928 in Paulding County, OH to the late Homer and Amy (Hood) Welch. She graduated from Grover Hill High School in 1946. On December 24, 1946 she married the love of her life, Clifford Hummell, who preceded her in death on July 16, 2011. Lou Ann worked as deputy auditor for Paulding County for 30 years. She was a member of the Bunco Club of Grover Hill, Card Club of Grover Hill, many bowling leagues, and was Miss Paulding County in 1944. Lou Ann was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church, Grover Hill. Lou Ann and Clifford spent many years at their cottage at Huyck Lake, MI and enjoyed traveling.

Lou Ann is survived by her two daughters: Janis (Danny) Price, Hamilton Lake, IN; Deb Paputsakis, Paulding, OH; grandchildren: Kylee (Joe) McMichael, Drew (Amy) Price, Sara Paputsakis, Rachel Binnix; great grandchildren: Grant and Savannah McMichael, Sage Paputsakis, Madisyn and Kennedy Binnix.

Along with her parents and husband, Lou Ann is preceded in death by her brothers: Justice, Max, and Ersel Welch along with her infant brother, Robert Vadis.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Den Herder Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Middle Creek Cemetery, Grover Hill.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until time of services on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Lou Ann's memory to the American Stroke Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX, 75284.