Date Of Birth: April 22, 1963
Date Of Death: November 22, 2008
Mary Frances Withem, 45, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully November 22nd, 2008. Mary was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 22, 1963, to the late James and Mary Rose Holtsclaw.Mary was an avid quilter and enjoyed word search puzzles and video games. She loved her animals Smoken Joe, Bruno, Anna, Tigger, and Rosie. Her favorite color was purple.She is survived by her loving husband, William “Bill” A. Withem, stepson, Michael Strandburg, her two foster sons, Francis Grant Rose and Ashley Morgan Rose; sisters; Phyllis Pearl Breedlove and Sheryl Gaye Flannigan(Davis); and brothers, Rick, William, Mark, and Gordon Holtsclaw. Mary also has many many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers James Edward and Larry Michael Holtsclaw.Visitation will be at Harry W. Moore Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Road on Friday Nov 28th from 2-8, and Sat the 29th at the funeral home in the morning from 9-11am. Mass will be at Holy Cross Catholic Church at Noon.She will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Kimmie says
I am going to miss this beautiful woman. She is my best friend. I love her so much. I will never forget the day we went to Wal-mart and what she done. She is amazing and I will never forget her. God needed her more than we did, he needed a very special angel.And the day he took Aunt Mary home is the day he got his special angel. I love you and miss you already but I know you are in no pain and hurt no more so I am happy that day finally came for you, because I know you were growing more tired everyday.Until we meet again.
I LOVE YOU
The Elliotts Girls says
Wow, where do we start and what do say about a GREAT AND WONDERFUL AUNT. Aunt Mary it has been while since some of us had seen you , but the childhood memories you gave us and even into our adult lives we all will cheerish forver.
You where a woman with a HUGE heart that would give your last penny to see a smile brought to a face. All the tomes you babysat us when we little will never be forgotten. You took all six of us girls in as your nieces and when we would be out and about I remember people asking who we were and you would say these are my girls. The long walks to the Krogers in woodruff place or when Frances and Ashely were babies and we would fight over who was gonna push the stroller. All our holidays at the house Mom and you would cook until the wee hours of the morning cooking in the house Tacoma St. Those were memories we will cheerish forever. The one memory that stands out most is when you babysat all of us and Phyliss girls wow we had a blast I think it was a sleepover. YOU ARE THE BEST AUNT EVER. Aunt Mary you will live in our hearts forever and may you rest in peace today in the arms of Jesus Christ. We love you and we will forever miss you…
Your girls
Stacy , Holly, Toni , Chris, Missy and Tonya
Sharon Drame says
To thw withem family I am sorry for your loss may god be with you Sincerely Sharon Drame Ambassador for methodist hospital
Todd Suesz says
Mary was such a sweet lady with an incredibly big heart. It’s hard to believe she is actually gone but I am happy that she isn’t in pain anymore. From having known her, I don’t believe she would want us here crying over her. I think she’s looking down on us saying, “everything is ok.” She loved her family and I think she would want everyone to remember the good times and smile. However, of course, sorry Mary, but we will be sad and we will cry , because you were a great person and you will be missed.
DAN ROSE says
I know that you are at peace, you are up there with the family and watching over us like an angel. give everyone my love and one day we will all be together again.
love always and forever
Danny Joel, Danielle Rose
Holly Smith says
To a Special woman.Whom I’m going to miss very much. You were there when I needed someone to talk to and to help me when I was having troubles. And when your nephew and I got married you were a big part of that. We had good times with you Aunt Mary and I will miss that. But you will never be forgotten you will always be in my heart and mind always. Along with the family.
Love you Aunt MAry always.
Holly
Genevieve joyce holtclaw smith says
This here was my aunt…. she was a great and awesome person… she would always listen and try to help an way she could…. she was out my of my life for a few years and i missed her so much…. But we was able to reconnect before she passed away and i miss her so very much and i love her more than i can say…. i hope your in heaven happy with my dad and out of pain and watching down over us … you will always be missed and loved by me and you will never be forgotten aunt mary i love you