Barbara (Christie) Hartley-Brush, 74, passed away December 22, 2015 after struggling for sometime with ill health. She was a resident of Greenwood. She was born August 12, 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts and was the first child of Robert Buchanan Christie and Mildred Leone Christie.The family lived in several states and Barbara spent most of her high school years at Decatur High in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Upper Arlington Highs School in Columbus, Ohio in 1960. Barbara attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and proceeded to enter the work force as an administrative assistant and secretary at several companies. She joined Lazarus Department Stores, Columbus, Ohio in 1967 and rose from and administrative assistant to the position of Vice President of Personnel & Administration. Her talents recognized with this important position.She joined Ayers Department Stores in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1982 and continued until her retirement in the early 90’s.She is survived by her daughter, Susan Hamman; son, Christopher A. Hartley; grandchildren, Alexis, Jeremy, and Bailey Ellinger, and Taylor Hamman all of Indianapolis; brothers, Douglas Clark Christie (Diane) of Sidney,Ohio and Richard Lee (Millie) Christie of Laguna Hills, California. Barbara dearly loved her children and grandchildren and had a passion for animals, especially dogs and cats. She is missed.A memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 P.M., Monday, December 28, 2015 at Emmanuel Church of Greenwood, 1640 W. Stones Crossing Rd., Greenwood, IN 46143. Calling will be from 5:00-until the service time Monday at the church.Arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care, Indianapolis.
