Cynthia Ann Pritts VanMeter, 58, died at 8:58 p.m., Nov. 1, 2008, at her residence in Delphi. She had been diagnosed with cancer six weeks ago.

Born July 18, 1950, in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Betty Mabbitt Pritts.

Mrs. VanMeter was a 1968 graduate of Delphi High School.

She worked at the former Holiday Inn at I-65 and SR43 for many years and was employee of the year. She also was a former employee for several years at Peters- Revington Furniture Factory in Delphi.

Mrs. VanMeter was a pen pal to many around the world. She enjoyed crocheting and making lap blankets for nursing homes and the Indiana Veterans Home. She loved to read and collected Emmitt Kelly clown figurines.

Surviving her are twins, a daughter Traci A. Acabedo and a son Michael A. Acadedo, both of Delphi, three grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were an infant son, two sisters, Beverly and Barbara, and an infant brother.

Services will be today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at Abbott Funeral Home in Delphi. Rev. Charles Compton will officiate. Burial will follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Flora.

Memorials may be made to the Carroll County Cancer Association or the American Diabetes Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be sent to abbottfuneralhome@ verizon.net.