Date Of Birth: May 5, 1960
Date Of Death: January 20, 2012
Mary Lou Levell (affectionately known as Minnie) was born on May 5, 1960 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Virgil and Marjorie Levell. She departed this life on January 20, 2012.
Surviving to cherish her memory is her sister Barbara, her three brothers, Tom, Bob and Bill, fiance Jerry, her nieces and nephews, extended family and countless friends.
Mary loved life. Her placid spirit and disarming smile was all that anyone needed to know that they were in the company of a gentle soul.
Minnie loved her family and embraced each of us with all her heart.
She accepted people for who they were, never trying to change them into something they weren’t.
In many ways, her life was a fairytale having sampled the very best the world had to offer. She tasted the best foods, drank the finest wine, wore the latest fashions (some time several times in a single day), traveled the world, knew what it was to be independent, saw her nieces and nephews grow into adulthood and met a man who made her complete.
An immensely proud woman, in the latter years of her life she graduated from honors in Indianapolis and continued her education by going on to graduate from New England Institute of Electrology.
As if that were not enough, Mary Lou went on to start Marvelle’s Electrology, where her clients appreciated her tender touch and attention to detail as only Mary Lou could.
She was our sister, aunt and best friend and we are all the better for having had this angel in our lives.
Rest in peace Minnie, you are loved by all…….
Memorial service will be held at Harry W. Moore Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46250. on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 7 p.m. Visitation from 2-7 p.m.
Hymn at 6:50 p.m. by Jacqueline and Rosary at 7 p.m.
Christine Garrett says
Bob, Bill & Barb,
Jim & I are profoundly saddened by Minnie’s passing. I know that losing a sibling comes with indescribable pain. But with that pain comes the knowledge she is with each of you now as you go through the rest of your lives! Remember, “Minnie loved her family and embraced each of us with all her heart.” If I can give you anything to hold on to, it’s to know that she knew each of you had her best interests in mind! And she knew she was loved!
Don’t let your last emotions define her final hours.
I am so blessed to have been in her inner circle these last few months.
With love –
Chrissie
Nancy Cooms says
We have been cousins all our lives. Up until this past year we had become friends. With our busy lives we always would say lets get together for dinner. So on Dec. 11th that statement became a reality. Four of us girl cousins met for dinner and had a wonderful time and it will always be a fond memory. You will be missed. Love You. Nancy
Barbara Kelly says
Minnie was my best friend in life. Her love was so unconditional that I always knew there was nothing that could ever come between us. Even through the angry times we always knew one of us would call the other in minutes. It hurt too much to be angry with each other. We spent several vacations together that are memories for a lifetime. We use to sit in the family room and laugh until we had to go to seperate rooms to stop laughing (that did not usually help). She was the first one I called with anything as I was for her. We shopped together almost daily but I always lost her in two minutes. Thank God for cell phones. I wish everyone had a sister like Minnie. She was the gentlest soul in the world and lived to make everyone around her happy. She was a great sucess. I love you Minnie up there in heaven. We always said we would end up together. That will happen some day. I will miss you forever and ever. My dear little sister. P.S. Who is going to run my social life now? I love you
Karrie Giannelli Family says
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. We enjoyed many Holidays together and the good times will always be cherished forever. Mary will be sadly missed by our family.
Cousin Peggy Sheridan Henninger says
Even though we did not visit often, when we did it see each other it was just like yesterday. I am just shocked that you are gone! Many good memories! I remember those Friday evenings at your mom and dad’s, instead of me and Jeff going out on a date we would do date night at your house. You loved Jeff! I think you were maybe 8 years old. Those were the days!!! I love that picture of you that is posted in the green sweater. What a beautiful smile! Keep smiling! Give all the family a big hug and kiss from me, especially a special kiss to my mom and your mom!!! Rest in Peace!
Dave and Kathy says
Just want to let you know you are in our thoughts. We are sorry for your loss. Take care.
Kathy and Dave
Kay Spuhler and family says
Sorry about the loss of your sister. Thoughts of you and everyone arei on my mind. Deepest sympathy.
Debi Wilson Hanrahan says
Barbara – I am thinking about you tonight because if I recall correctly, today is your birthday. Looked for you on Facebook and couldn’t find you so then I looked for Mary as a link to you. I was so saddened when her death notice came up and hoped before reading that it was a different Mary. I am so sorry for your loss, Barb, and so sad for you. Mary looks so beautiful in the photos here. So sad to lose her at such a young age. We can touch base when you have more time, but I wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you tonight in your time of grief. I remember how helpful to me you were when my brother died 32 years ago. I often think of you and your kindnesses. I have so many fond memories of you. I hope Mary was happy. It sounds like she was. Please take good care of yourself. Debi Wilson Hanrahan
Jerry Leithoff says
Mary,
Never doubt that I love you. The first time I seen how beautiful your eyes are I thought WOW, and their looking back at me. You have been the love of my life for the last seven years and just because you have passed on to heaven doesn’t mean my love for you will stop. When we said hello the first time I knew I had found something special, a person with a gift to see life through different lenses.
We had a lot of great times together from Cape Cod to Vegas, to Rome, to Paris and London. All of those great times would have not been the same without you. Actually the finest times I have had in my life I had with you. You were always one of the best things (exceptions for Tanya and Melissa) that have happened in my life and the part that scares me the most is that you will not be there next to me anymore.
I hope you are having an awesome time in your new home. Me? I am sitting here wondering where all of the air in my balloon went. But donGÇÖt worry, I will be OK. But I would like to truly thank you for the hard fight that you gave so that we could have the extra time together we had.
You have never judged, never stop caring and would take time for the least of God’s people (although I think you thought they were the best of God’s people). The earth was certainly a better place with you in it.
I Love You Mary Levell,
Jerry
Megan Callahan says
I had the opportunity to meet you last Thanksgiving and it truly was the best Thanksgiving I have ever had. You did nothing but joke and smile the whole weekend, even through the stress of preparing a dinner for 15 people. Your sense of humor, was one that I have never encountered and it truly was a one of a kind humor that I will never forget. This past Thanksgiving I got to spend it with you again and most of the Levell family. During the dinner and after I realized how much love you had for your family, and i strive to have that towards my family. You fought to get to that holiday and then again to Christmas and New Years. You are an amazing woman and I will never forget the way you lit up the room with your smile.
AJ Levell says
Mary, I cant tell you how much I will miss you. The memories you gave me I will keep and cherish for the rest of my life, thank you for them. There are so many happy memories that I have that involve you and I’ll never forget them. Especially all the times we watched South Park without my mother knowing, haha. I am the person I am today partly because of you and I could never thank you enough. I love you so much Aunt Mary.
Jerry Leithoff says
Mary,
Never doubt that I love you. The first time I seen how beautiful your eyes are I thought WOW, and their looking back at me. You have been the love of my life for the last seven years and just because you have passed on to heaven doesn’t mean my love for you will stop. When we said hello the first time I knew I had found something special, a person with a gift to see life through different lenses.
We had a lot of great times together from Cape Cod to Vegas, to Rome, to Paris and London. All of those great times would have not been the same without you. Actually the finest times I have had in my life I had with you. You were always one of the best things (exceptions for Tanya and Melissa) that have happened in my life and the part that scares me the most is that you will not be there next to me anymore.
I hope you are having an awesome time in your new home. Me? I am sitting here wondering where all of the air in my balloon went. But donGÇÖt worry, I will be OK. But I would like to truly thank you for the hard fight that you gave so that we could have the extra time together we had.
You have never judged, never stop caring and would take time for the least of God’s people (although I think you thought they were the best of God’s people). The earth was certainly a better place with you in it.
I Love You Mary Levell,
Jerry
Sheila Meimberg Kennedy says
Our deepest condolences.
Tiger Systems Inc says
To the Levell family,
We wanted to let you know you have our deepest sympathy.
The Tiger Systems crew
Pat says
Mary, when we met through work over 15 years ago,I immediately knew I had found a great friend. As a single mother of a little girl, you were always there for me. My daughter Adara also took a liking to you and would run and throw her arms around you everytime she saw you. We have many good memories, like our visit to Chicago, driving down to Madison Indiana to shop and see the winery, canoeing at Turkey run, and painting (rag rolling) the back room in my house while going through 2 bottles of wine. Amazingly, the paint job looked great! We always laughed and had such a good time. Your cooking was the best and you loved to cook for people. Whenever we had a pitchin at work, I hoped you would make your chocolate silk pie, it was always a favorite. I remember when I had a Hawaian Lua for Adaras 7th birthday, you helped me decorate and throw the party and even wore a grass skirt and did the hula 🙂 All those memories and more will be with me forever. I never thanked you enough for being a great friend. We lost touch for a few years but that never changed our friendship. Finally reconnecting through facebook 2 years ago made me so happy. I am forever greatful to have been able to spend time with you the past few months and especially the Monday before you left us. You still had your sense of humor, although I could see you were very weak. I am heartbroken to know that you are gone but we will reunite someday. I miss you Mary Lou!
Sharon Kay says
I was so deeply sorry to hear of Mary leaving us. Such a sweet, kind and beautifuly young woman. She worried so much about Andy & was so concerned about him as he was with her. Now they are in heaven rejoicing with so many of our family. My very deepest condolence to the Levell family & siblings. It is so difficult to loose a sibling. May God be with each of you and I will keep all of you in my prayers. Love, Sharon Kay and Pat
Christina Whistina says
I love you.
Bill says
Minnie
I miss you and think about you everyday. I lost my best friend forever. I need you here now to help me. I am sure if you we’re alive you would be by my side right now. You were always the good one and I know where you are. I can only hope that I will be there someday and you will be there waiting.
I love you Minnie
Tom says
Minnie,
Mary Lou,
We grew up a generation apart…not our choice…and when Jaren and I married you were just starting grade school. Karen and I started our family and you grew up watching over them… life went by so fast and I regret not spending much time with you….when we were together you very quiet so I just left you alone..had I been more mature I should have spent more time getting to know you more… I do remember you always had a smile on your face and treated me as if I were someone “Special even though I was far from it… you were so good to your Bruce’s and nephew…I think our mom had painted the picture of me as someone above all others… boy did I have her fooled….then our dad died and I was hurt by how my siblings treated me… now your gone and I’m very ashamed of myself for not being a part of your life….. this may not mean anything today, but I pray for you every single day and with the prayers, I hope God will let me join you soon to tell you I LOVE YOU and am sooo sorry for not being the big brother I was supposed to be. Love you baby sister… Tom