Mary L. Stearns
May 19, 1929 ~ December 21, 2021
Mary L. Stearns, 92, of Columbus passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Mary was born May 19, 1929 in Seymour a daughter of the late Ralph and Grace (Nealis) Lawdermilt. Mary and Jack grew up in North Vernon and raised their four children there as well. They then relocated to Arizona in 1973 for 29 years and returned to the Columbus area in 2002. Mary was an avid reader, especially on topics of politics, history, and sports. She became the family “go to” for trivia on these and other topics. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking and traveling. Surviving are sons, Michael (Susan) Stearns of League City, TX; and James Stearns of Houston, TX; daughters, Janet (Mike) Roane; and Marsha Gottwalles, both of Columbus; grandchildren, Andrew Stearns; Brad (Bonny) Roane; Erick (Carole) Roane; Julie Stattenfield; and Lindsey Hooker; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack W. Stearns; and a brother, Ray Lawdermilt. Visitation is 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Thursday, December 23, 2021at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home 3855 25th Street Columbus with a Memorial Service at 11:30 AM. Burial will be in Vernon Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
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Mary was a wonderful lady, and we are proud to be related to her. She came to everything she could dispite hardships. We cannot visit because of covid protocols
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Wayne and Sue Stearns
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I remember sitting on our porch in coconut Grove Florida talking with Mary as a teenager about movie stars and frivolous things that would interest a teenage girl and she not only listened but was. Interested in sharing stories and opinions. She was a very special oerson
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Jan, Marsha and family,
My heart breaks for you all. regardless of the situation, you can never be full prepared to lose a loved one, especially you mom.
May God fill your hearts and minds with joyful memories, loving family, and grace of knowing that you are loved.
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