Mary Elizabeth worked as a registered nurse and was a past member of the Indiana State Nursing Association. She also attended Speedway United Methodist Church. Mary Elizabeth is survived by her daughters, Margaret (Chester) Mayflower and Nancy Van Dyke; grandsons, Bob and Steve Mayflower; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Van Dyke. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Calvary United Methodist Church, Indianapolis.