Mary Eloise Sipes

Mary Eloise Sipes, 88, passed away on July 26, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN. Eloise had been a life-long resident of Bloomington, IN until 2013 when she moved to Indianapolis to be near her family. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Hilbert Graydon Cox and Cecile Buchannan Cox Hall, and her brother and sister-in-law, George and Donna Cox. Eloise will be lovingly remembered by her four children and their spouses, Teri and Wayne Smith of Colorado Springs, CO., Jen and Bill McDonald, Val and Rick Mitchell, and Sam and Dina Sipes, all of Indianapolis, IN.; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three nieces and a nephew, and several great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Eloise retired from Indiana University after 38 years of service as a Secretary. In her early career, she typed the first application ever submitted to the FCC by the IU Radio and Television department. She later served in various offices within the School of Education, earning the respect and recognition of faculty and co-workers as well as building many friendships that extended into her retirement years. She is a proud member of the United Presbyterian Church in Bloomington and traces her heritage in the church back to her great grandmother, Mary Eliza (Molly) Buchannan, who moved the family to Bloomington in 1916 from Palestine and Duncanville, IL, and was instrumental in founding the Women’s Missionary ministry at the church. The greatest legacy she leaves to her family is her faith in God, and we celebrate with her as she continues her life in His Presence.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. in Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home, 4150 E. Third St., Bloomington, IN 47401. The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the United Presbyterian Church, 1701 E. 2nd St., Bloomington, IN 47401 with visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Valhalla Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the United Presbyterian Church.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.DayDeremiahFrye.com