Mary D. Myers

Mary D. Myers passed away peacefully at age 98 on October 15, 2025, with her daughter by her side. Born July 12, 1927, in Madison, Indiana, she was the only child of Birgett and Pauline Wallace. Raised during the “Great Depression” and WWII, Mary grew to become a very strong, independent, frugal and conservative Christian woman.

Mary’s parents moved to Indianapolis from Madison, Indiana when Mary was very young. She attended Arsenal Technical High School where she took secretarial classes, like typing and shorthand, and was a member of the DAZE Club where she was recognized for her excellent shorthand skills. Following graduation in 1945, Mary worked as a secretary for The Pitman Moore Company on the southside of Indianapolis while awaiting the return of her fiancé, Frederick C. Myers, who was serving in the U.S. Navy on a destroyer ship in the South Pacific at the end of WWII. They were married in McKee Chapel at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church in downtown Indianapolis on May 28, 1948. Fred was a successful office supply and furniture salesman, and Mary was a stay-at-home mom. Their first daughter, Dee Ann (Dee) was born in 1951 and daughter Terri Lynn was born three years later. Terri Lynn was born with severe mental and physical disabilities. Mary unselfishly devoted 18 years of her life staying home to care for Terri Lynn until she passed away in 1973. Her daughter Dee and Scott (McConville) were married in 1972.

Mary and Fred were very active in their church, Olive Branch Christian Church on the southside of Indianapolis. Mary’s husband Fred passed away quite suddenly in 1977 from a massive heart attack at the young age of 49. Mary had to learn how to live alone, manage all of her financial matters, personal decisions and purchased her first home (condo) on her own. Soon after that, Mary’s father passed away leaving her mother alone. Mary poured her energy into spending time with and caring for her mother for nearly 30 years, until she passed away at the age of 94 in 2001. While her mother was still in good health and was living independently, Mary decided to reenter the work force and worked as a sales clerk and cosmetic/beauty consultant at L.S. Ayres (now Macys Department Store). Mary enjoyed working with customers and she stood out as one of the most beautiful and friendly beauty/sales consultants at the Greenwood store. Even after she retired 13 years later, past female customers would see her out in public and would remember her impeccable appearance, beautiful smile, warm personality and especially her white “bouffant” hairstyle.

Mary faced life with courage and independence. She was a nurturer and caregiver most of her adult life, and unselfishly devoted herself to loving and taking care of her disabled daughter and her mother. She also spent much time with her daughter Dee who was widowed at the young age of 54. The two of them became very close and literally “best friends” over the years.

Mary especially “loved” spending time with (and spoiling) her granddaughter, Joy. They were very close and spent lots of time together. Mary was able to see her grow up, enjoy her high school years, graduate from college, get married and have two children. She was very proud of her granddaughter and treasured the love and time together they shared all these years. Her great-grandchildren were the loves of Mary’s life. She never ever thought she would be able to see her great-grandchildren, let alone spend time with them. She even visited them at their home in Denver, Colorado before she was unable to travel anymore. She absolutely cherished the times with her daughter Dee, granddaughter Joy, and great-grandchildren Alexander and Olivia, who lovingly knew her as “Mamaw.”

In June 2017, Mary moved to Fishers, Indiana to be close to her daughter Dee. She also transferred her church membership to her daughter’s church, Geist Christian Church. Unfortunately, during this time she had a bad fall and broke her hip. She was in rehab for three months, and then moved permanently to an assisted living facility in of October 2017. She lived there for the last eight years until her passing. Mary was a very generous, kind, and funny lady and often spoke her mind. She “loved to talk” and share her life stories. Her friends and family adored her, especially her funny “sayings”, as did the nurses and hospice caregivers who took care of her the past eight years.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick C. Myers; daughter, Terri Lynn; and parents, Birgett and Pauline Wallace. She is survived by her daughter, Dee Ann McConville; granddaughter, Joy McConville Belfoure (husband Vince); and great-grandchildren, Alexander Belfoure (age 15) and Olivia Belfoure (age 13).

A celebration of Mary’s life will be held on Friday, October 24th at Geist Christian Church, 8550 Mud Creek Road, Indianapolis 46256. Visitation will precede the service from 10:00 to 11:00 am, and the funeral service will be held from 11:00 am to 12 noon. Burial will follow immediately at Washington Park Cemetery East, 10722 E Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229 in Indianapolis.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of the following organizations “In Memory of Mary D. Myers”:

Geist Christian Church
8550 Mud Creek Road
Indianapolis, IN 46256

Dignity & Hope Hospice
911 E. 86th Street, Suite 109
Indianapolis, IN 46240

Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation
PO Box 71310
Charlotte, NC 28272-1310

For online memorial donations: 
Select “Ever True Fund”
Under Gift Message please note: “In Memory Of: Mary D Myers, Mother of Dee McConville (Beta Gamma)”