Date Of Birth: November 14, 1931
Date Of Death: September 16, 2009
Mary Jane English, 77, of Indianapolis, went to be with her loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. The youngest of three children, she was born to Ivan and Laura Huffer on November 14th, 1931 in Frankfort, Indiana.Mary Jane is survived by her husband of nearly 55 years, Edward “Gene” English whom she wed on November 21, 1954 at Broadway United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Her son, Ed English, her daughter, Cheryl Berry, her son, Bill English and his wife Kathy, and her beloved grandchildren, David & Anna also survive her. Other survivors include her sister, Martha Strayer of Tuscon, Arizona and her brother, Jim Huffer and his wife Betty of Boca Raton, Florida.Mary Jane’s love for the Lord and learning was lived out as she faithfully served over 37 years as a teacher and then principal of the Elementary School at Heritage Christian School in Indianapolis. She loved her teachers, her students, and her ministry. Retiring in 2005, Mary Jane considered her work at Heritage a gracious gift from our loving God.A celebration of Mary Jane’s life will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at East 91st Street Christian Church (www.east91st.org), where she was a member. There will be special music by Organist, Wayne Lundberg, Pianist, David Petrie, Violinist, Anne Day Heinrich, Violinist, Kara Day Spurlock, Trumpeter, Gilbert Hoffer and Soloist, Mindy Meurer during the visitation from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The Celebration Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by a light reception for visitation with family and friends in the Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Christian Elementary School (www.HeritageChristian.net).
Kathryn Shorter says
I am so sorry for your loss. I was a student at Heritage and remember Mrs. English fondly. She was always so sweet and so kind. I graduated in 2001, and when I would come back and visit it was always nice seeing her. Looking back I appreciate the love and support she gave all of the students.
Kathryn Shorter
Lenny Peggy Garber says
So very sorry to hear of your loss.
Mary Jane was a wonderful lady and a very dear friend. We will miss her. May God bless you all and comfort you in this time of sadness
Terri Daniels Williams says
I just want the family to know I’m praying for them. Losing a parent is rough but when we know they are with the Lord and we will see them again, it is such a comfort. I’m a 1972 graduate of Heritage, and I praise God for her service to the Lord at Heritage all those years.
Marcy Bunce says
It is difficult to say goodbye to a wife and mom, yet we sorrow not as those who have no hope. Praise the Lord for eternal life through His Son! I have fond memories of Mrs. English at HCS. I remember her traveling on the trip around the world with my parents and almost being kidnapped in Zaire.
May the Lord richly comfort you with His hope in this time of temporary separation.
Love,
Marcy Wyatt Bunce (HCS class of ’72)
Barbara Burch Merrell says
May God’s blessings and comfort be with you and your family in the loss of Mary Jane. We send deepest sympathy from Barbara Burch Merrell (SHS 1946) and Jim Merrell (SHS 1948).