New Albany, Indiana - Elizabeth "Ann" Thornton Eiler, 101, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in New Albany, Indiana. She was born on July 27, 1924, in Lebanon, Kentucky, to Andrew Thornton and Bertha (Ramsey) Thornton.

She was a recognized and award-winning realtor with Buzz Bauer Real Estate. She was a longtime member of the Main Street Methodist Church, where she was married to Earnest Eiler in 1940. She was part of the Corydon Pike community, with lifelong friendships and connections to New Albany's west end. During World War II, she followed her Navy spouse to New Orleans and Boston. This journey led to a friendship and business with Alice and Joe Waddington. They expanded their Key Market in Charleston, Indiana, to a second Key Market in New Albany. A working woman, she was the loving mother of three active, artistic, and spirited boys. The family was a proud group of supporters of New Albany High School, from her time as a baton-twirling majorette to watching her boys in sports and theater.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Earnest Eiler; a son, Jamie T. Eiler; parents, Andrew Thornton and Bertha Ramsey Rissler; stepfather Herbert Rissler; a brother, James Thornton; stepsisters, Marilyn Rissler Peel and Dolores Rissler Ellenberger. Her loving family, celebrating Ann's life and cherished memories, are her sons, Terry Eiler (Lyntha) and Joey Eiler (Deb); six grandchildren, Andrew, Christina, Elizabeth, Scott, Alex, Madeline and 8 great-grandchildren, Stone, Rosemary, Imogen, Alex, Lucian, Mercy, Lochlan, and Fiona.

All services will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Naville & Seabrook Funeral Home, 1119 E. Market Street, New Albany, IN. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, with the funeral service beginning at 1:00 PM. Burial is to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park, 2778 Charlestown Rd., New Albany, IN 47150. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Ann's honor to the James T. Eiler Scholarship at New Albany High School, which goes to supporting students in the arts.

Grateful appreciation to the five years of support from the nursing staff, auxiliary staff and leadership of Historic Silvercrest. In recent months, the compassion of St. Croix Hospice has been truly exceptional.