E. Louise Hildebrand

E. Louise Hildebrand, beloved mother, wife, sister, neighbor, and friend passed away at age 92 while in the comfort of her home with her son and daughter-in-law in Bluff City, TN on May 11, 2023. Born on August 14, 1930 in Reynoldsville, PA, she was the daughter of Paul and Emily Woodring, and sister of Richard (Dick) Woodring.

Louise graduated from Indiana Area High School in 1947 where she met and married C. Fred Hildebrand. In 2019 they celebrated their 70 ^th . Anniversary before he passed away in December of that year. Together they raised five children in the Indiana area.

She was an active member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church where she faithfully served God and her fellow parishioners as a deacon of the church for many years and continued to be a part of the church by watching the services on-line while in Tennessee.

Louise was also active in many civic organizations, including Junior Woman’s Civic Club, Indiana Hospital Board, and Visiting Nurses Association. She was among those that were instrumental in establishing Citizen’s Ambulance Service. Saturdays you would find her in her pink smock volunteering at the IRMC pantry, always sporting a smile for all who entered. She genuinely loved her role and all the friends she made at the hospital.

Louise worked with her father, Paul in the tax office and followed in his footsteps being active in the Republican party for many years. She later worked for Lee Norse Company, before serving as Jury Commissioner of Indiana County.

Louise thoroughly enjoyed being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a routine spectator at ball games, musicals, and band events. She always made sure all her family, big and small, far and near, knew that she loved them. Nothing made her happier than having her family and friends gather in her home and be surrounded with love and laughter. We have all been touched by her loving spirit and will be missed.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents, brother, and husband, C. Fred Hildebrand, and her eldest son David Hildebrand. She is survived by her son- Steven Hildebrand and daughter-in-law Cindy (Simon), Bluff City, TN; daughter – Jan Erickson and Ron Lengel of Indiana, PA; daughter- Lynn Brose and son-in-law Doug Brose of Narvon, PA; son- Chip Hildebrand and daughter-in-law Cathy (Golden), of Clymer, PA; eight grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

Friends will be received on Monday May 22, at Calvary Presbyterian Church, Indiana, PA, from 10-11am where a funeral service will begin at 11am. Internment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, PA.

Our family would like to thank friends for their support, prayers, and assistance.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Presbyterian Church, 695 School Street, Indiana, PA. 15701 or Amedysis Hospice, 2025 Meadowview Parkway, #101, Kingsport, TN 37660.