Mary Belle Scifres, 92, Indianapolis, passed into her eternal life with our Heavenly Father on April 16, 2015. Mary was born in Indianapolis to Charles and Jennie (Lemen) Montgomery on May 13, 1922. She married the love of her life, Duane (Bud) Scifres on March 31, 1944.
Mary was a member of Camby Community Church for many years. She retired from Methodist Hospital.
Mary was very open with her love and affection for others. She was very kind and gracious to all and touched and changed the lives of many who were blessed to know her. Mary taught her children how to live life fully and how to be selfless and giving of the blessings God gave them. She will be dearly missed by her family and by those whose lives she touched.
Mary is survived by her adoring and devoted husband of 71 years, Duane and eight children; Sam (Cindy) Scifres, Treasure Island, FL; Kim (Chantal) Scifres, Midlothian, VA; Marguerite (Steve) Leach, Greenwood, IN; Roxanne (Bob) Loomis, Bruce (Jackie) Scifres, Becky Scifres of Indianapolis, IN; Bonita (Jim) Dobbs of Vallonia, IN; and Jenny (John) Scifres of Colbert, GA; along with 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her father, Charles Montgomery, mother Jennie Montgomery, step-mother Hortense Montgomery, brothers David, Richard (Dick), and John (Jack) and sister Betty Ball and step-sister Anna Marie Hutzel.
There will be no services. The family will hold a celebration of her life at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for some act of kindness in her memory to honor her.
The Scifres family wishes to express their heartfelt thank you to the medical staff at St. Francis hospital and to the entire staff at Kindred SouthPointe for their love, compassion, and comfort in the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Phyllis says
Roxanne,
So sorry to hear of your moms passing. I hadn’t heard.
It’s such a blessing knowing they aren’t miserable amy more but still, the loss of your mom is like no other.
Please know you are in my heart and prayers.
Phyllis Salina
cindia Loy Chapman says
I have loved your Momma and your entire family for over 50 years! She was absolutely one of the kindest, most caring person I have ever known. Our world is better because of her presence. Praying for each of you for comfort and peace.
Roxanne Scifres Loomis says
We so miss our beloved Mother. We will hold fond memories of her love, beauty, strength, beautiful voice, and kindness. There is nothing like the love of a Mother. So blessed to have had her and my Father for so long. Love you so, dear Mother.
Bill Price says
Roxanne,I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom.She must of been a wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Bob and the rest of your family .
Becky Scifres says
Our mother truly was and Angel on earth. She was an incredible woman! I will always treasure the vacations my mother and I were able to take together and mom’s wonderful wit. Good bye for now my precious mother and we will all be together again. LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH
Eva Wilkerson Gouge says
I remember Mrs. Scifres because I went to grade school with her son, Sam, (or Sammy back then). I lived on Bridgeport Road. I’m so glad to know your mother was a Christian woman and that you will meet again. My condolences.
Jenny Scifres says
Best mom ever and a very sweet woman. I miss her more than words can express.
Bonita Scifres Dobbs says
It’s hard to believe it’s been ten weeks since Momma finished her earthly journey; the pain is just as deep as it was in the moment she took her last breath. I love you Momma and miss you so very much. I’ll see you on the other side ~