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Cleo Prince
Date Of Birth:April 11, 1925
Date Of Death:June 14, 2012
Service Date:Services will be held 2:00p.m. Tuesday at AllenFuneral Home.

Cleo G. Prince, 87, of Heltonville, passed away Thursday at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on April 11, 1925 in Heltonville, Indiana, the daughter of Clifford and Eva (Deckard) Sipes.  Cleo married Ernest Lee Prince on July 31, 1942, they had three children. She had worked at Sarkes Tarzian for several years and then for the US Forest Service (Hardin Ridge Recreation Area). Cleo adored her children and grandchildren. Cleo is survived by her companion Ted Wray; three children Garry  Prince (Sue), Leon Prince (Vivian Corbin) and Beverly Martin; seven grandchildren Robin Martin (Lisha), Tammy Miller (Bruce), Kevin Prince (Mary),Toby Prince (Sherri), Kelly Parsley (Jeff), Shelly King (Jeff) and Kyle Prince (Stacy); twelve great-grandchildren Kasey Martin, Tyler King (Allie Quimby), Courtney Carter, Baylee Isom, Drew Miller, Cameron Prince, Ashley Martin, Collin Prince, Parris Isom, Tanner Carter, Sophie Miller and Shelby Prince; two step-grandchildren Missy Arter and VaDonna Combs; three step great-grandchildren Adam Parsley, Haylee Tatlock and Brylie Combs. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ernest L. Prince, son-in-law Dean Martin and great-grandson Justin Carter. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at Allen Funeral Home with Tom Turpin officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.


  • From: Sonia Evans
    Location:United States

    So sorry to here of Cleos passing will always remember the feeling of being loved by her and the family as well.Always felt welcome in the home and will miss seeing her smiling as I enter the room.Now I can rest assured that Heaven is a clean place to be.


  • From: Kevin Crane
    Location:Blue Flame LP Gas

    Cleo was a great lady and I really enjoyed her hospitality and spunk. Ted & Bev, you have our condolences. Kevin


  • From: martha fisher
    Location:bloomington in

    In memory of Cleo Prince a woman I will never forget! The many days we spent together! It was a great joy to have met Cleo and her wonderful family! Bev, Gary, Leon and everyone sending by condolences. May Cleo rest in peace. Always Martha