Margaret J. Rouse, of Morristown, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 16 at Crown Pointe Senior Living in Greenfield.
Born on May 20, 1932 in Campbellsville, KY, she was the daughter of Walter & Lena (Richardson) Mardis. She married A. Max Rouse on Feb 18, 1953 who passed away in 1997.
Survivors include son Jeffery (Rita) of Greenfield, grandsons Ryan (Amanda) of Whiteland, Adam of Westfield, Brent (Stacy) of Shelbyville, Kyle (Seven) of Indianapolis, and Eric (Laura) of Indianapolis. She also has 7 great grandchildren Taylor, Grady, Hannah, Mason, Mollie, Ethan & Stella.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, brother Lawrence Mardis, and sisters Betty Jean Simpson & Mary Francis Miller.
Mrs. Rouse graduated from New Palestine High School in 1950 and retired from Allstate Insurance after 18 years. She was a member of the Morristown Methodist Church and past member of the American Legion auxillary. She was also a volunteer at Major Hospital for over 20 years.
A private graveside service will be Saturday, September 23, at 11:00 am at Asbury Cemetery with Bill Farmer officiating.
Marsha Wicker Hamilton says
We are sorry for your loss. I’m sure Margaret will be missed very much. My parents enjoyed Margaret’s company very much, during all their years together at Lion’s Club events, and meeting at each other’s homes after Home High School basketball games. We all enjoyed her good sense of humor. Max & Margaret’s tremendous work ethic was unmatchable, and set such a fine example to everyone with whom they came into contact.