Elizabeth Jane (Byrne) Legault

NEW PALESTINE – Elizabeth Jane (Byrne) Legault, age 82, of New Palestine, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at her residence. She was born on July 11, 1932 in Detroit, MI as the daughter of William and Bessie (Jordan) Byrne. She graduated from Annunciation High School in 1950. Elizabeth married James Legault, Sr. on September 7, 1953 in Trenton, MI. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Legault was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church and was a 25 year plus member for The Cheer Guild at Riley Children’s Hospital where she also received a lifetime achievement award, and had served as a board secretary. Elizabeth is survived by her sons, James J. (Laura) Legault, Jr. of Indianapolis, Kenneth W. (Renee) Legault of Greenwood, and John B. (Marji) Legault of New Palestine; daughters, Kathleen A. Legault of Casper, WY and Jane M. (Tony) Koontz of Ellettsville, IN; brothers, James Byrne of Allen Park, MI and Donald Byrne of Washington, MI; sister, Rosemary Reilly of Pueblo, Co; 11 grandchildren, Nathan (Julia) Legault, Joseph Legault, Kristina Koontz, Alyssa Koontz, Kevin Legault, Mark Legault, Kerrie Legault, Luke Legault, Timothy Armstrong, Mandy Kindt, and Shalynn Foster; four step-grandchildren, Summer Allen, Joshua Cleary, Autumn Harris, and Kenneth Harris; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Bessie (Jordan) Byrne; husband, James Legault, Sr.; and brother, Bill Byrne. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, with a Rosary Service at 3:45 p.m. and calling from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michaels Catholic Church, 519 Jefferson Blvd, Greenfield, IN 46140. Father Joe Newton will be officiating. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully celebrated. The Legault Family will be hosting a Celebration of Life gathering in honor of Betty Legault. Join us as we share stories and remember a life lived to the fullest. Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 6:30 p.m., The Legault Residence, 4636 W. Harvest Way, New Palestine, IN 46163 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Riley Children's Foundation, Attn: The Cheer Guild, 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3509 or St. Elizabeth/Coleman Pregnancy & Adoption Services, 2500 Churchman Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203 with envelopes available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or send a condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com or email condolences to sympathy@erleweinmortuary.com.

Elizabeth Jane (Byrne) Legault

July 11, 1932 - April 7, 2015