Sandra Sue Stevenson “Cindy” (79) of Rosedale, passed away at Clinton Gardens, August 19, 2023 at 10:59 PM. She was born December 26, 1943, in Terre Haute to William B Davis and Norma M. Ellinger Davis. She married George R. P. Stevenson Jr. (Paul) May 28, 1969. She was the former Clerk-Treasurer for the town of Rosedale.
Cindy was a devoted Wife and Mother. She stood by her husband and supported all of his
stories with a “that’s right Paul”. In the 50s Cindy moved to California with her family
and returned to Terre Haute Indiana in the 60s. After her Marriage to Paul, they moved to
Minot, North Dakota during his military service and returned to Terre Haute in 1964. She
worked at CBS Records in Terre Haute for a period in the 70s. Cindy attended IV Tech in
Terre Haute and studied accounting. She was a farm wife on a small farm for several
years in Rosedale, Indiana before moving to Colorado Springs, Colorado where her and
Paul purchased, renovated, and operated two motels. They sold the Motels and moved to
Farmington, New Mexico for a brief period before moving back to Terre Haute, Indiana
in 1979. Eventually they returned to Rosedale, Indiana where they made their permanent
residence. She was Clerk Treasurer of the town of Rosedale before retiring in 2006.
Cindy enjoyed riding on the back of Paul’s Goldwing trike motorcycle and loved to go
mushroom hunting. In their late 60’s and early 70’s, Cindy and Paul toured the United
States on their motorcycle, attending the Sturgis Bike Rally Twice, and visited several
National Parks. She was a lover of dogs, especially her latest puppy Remi. In 2019
Cindy suffered a stroke and eventually had to move to Clinton Gardens Nursing home
Memory Care Unit “The Cottage”. Cindy formed a special bond with the Staff members
and she enjoyed giving them all her words of wisdom. Cindy was loved by all and she
will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband; George R. P. Stevenson Jr. (Paul) (June2, 2021),
Great granddaughter; Phoebe Marie Ausman, an infant brother. Uncles; Harald E. Ellinger “Nick”, Farris Crawford Ellinger “Pat”, Jeremiah Brenton and sisters In-law; Claudette Lohse, and Rita Dean.
Brothers In-Law; Thomas Stevenson, Richards Dean, Daryl Edmonson, William Lohse,
Steven Hiatt
She is survived by; two daughters; April (Jim) Bowens of Mission, Texas,
Colleen (Rick) Allen of Rosedale, Indiana and one son; Troy (Tona) Stevenson of Minot, North Dakota
7 Grandchildren; Jennifer (Mike) Carrick, Shawn Bennett, Jessica Stevenson, Ryan Orr,
Ashley (Phillip) Hutcheson, Dale Meeker and Justin (Rachel) Stevenson
14 Great grandchildren
4 Great-great grandchildren
Sister-In-Laws; Mary Hiatt, Loraine Oglesby (Joel), Carla Edmonson
Brother-In-Law; Gary Stevenson (Ruth)
Several nieces and nephews
Services will be held August 25, 2023, at Giovanini Funeral Home in Clinton with Pastor Terry Jeffers officiating. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM until service time at 1:30 PM at the funeral home. Online condolences can be left at www.giovaninifuneralhome.com
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