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Sylvia J. Priser, age 73, of Jasper, formerly of Tipton, IN, passed away at 11:36 p.m., E.S.T., Friday, January 29, 2016, at her home in Jasper, Indiana.

sylvia and steve_edited-1            She was born March 26, 1942, in North Manchester, Indiana, to Homer and Mary (Bouse) Rickert.  She married Stephen Priser in North Manchester, IN on June 9, 1963.  She worked as a merchandiser for Hallmark and sold Avon for 23 years.  She loved collecting Mickey Mouse memorabilia and collecting antiques with her husband.   She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by:

Her husband,

Stephen “Steve” Priser, Indiana;

One daughter,

Staci Wells of Fishers, Indiana;

One son,

Shannen (Jen) Priser of Indianapolis, Indiana, (editors:  this is the correct spelling)

One sister,

Ann Rickert of Ft. Wayne, Indiana;

4 grandchildren

Jacob “Jake” Wells, Natalie Priser, Landry Priser and Kael Priser.

A memorial service and inurnment for Sylvia Priser will be held at a later date. Nass and Son Funeral Home are in charge of the arrangements.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Charles Health Campus Activities Fund or to a favorite charity.  Condolences may be shared online at:  www.nassandson.com.