Mary Ann Miller, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 1, 2023 at Warsaw Meadows Nursing Home. She was born in Elkhart on January 8, 1939 to Robert E. Sanders and D. Pauline Bordner. When she was 8 years old, her father was taken from her in an accident and she was blessed with a stepfather, Russell E. Peffley, who lovingly raised her.
Her family moved to Cook Lake in Plymouth in 1951 and Mary Ann graduated from West High School in 1957. She then attended Ball State Teachers College. Mary Ann married her beloved Marvin on June 21, 1959 in Lapaz. They moved across the lake to Holm Lake in Plymouth, where they would reside for 53 years. He preceded her in death on April 16, 2011.
She spent 18 years working at St. Michael Catholic School as a teacher and as a secretary at St. Michael Catholic Church, retiring in 1999. Mary Ann served as the Marshall County Clerk from 1996 – 2000. She was also a lifelong member of the Church of the Brethren.
Mary Ann loved traveling, especially spending winters in Florida. She enjoyed social events and getting lunch with her friends. Mary Ann loved spoiling her grandchildren and her Bassett Hound, Cassie. In her free time, she enjoyed cross-stitching and attending plays.
Mary Ann is survived by her children, Christine L. Miller of Plymouth and Jeffrey K. (Tracy) Miller of Deland, FL; sister, Sally L. Smith of Poteet, TX; step-sister, Barbara J. (Dwayne) Zeider of Elkhart; and grandchildren, Timothy C. (Jennifer) Miller of Haines City, FL and Matthew N. Miller of Kentucky; and three great-grandchildren.
Mary Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin and parents, Robert and Pauline; step-father, Russell E. Peffley.; and step-brother, Dennis M. Peffley of Fairbanks, AK.
Visitation will be held at the Church of the Brethren, 1130 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563 on Saturday, June 24th from 11AM – 1PM. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 1PM with Pastor Deb Cook officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary Ann’s Memory to the Plymouth Church of the Brethren, The Marshall County Humane Society, PO Box 22, Plymouth, IN 46563 or to The Alzheimer’s Foundation of American, 322 8th Ave, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001, or online at https://alzfdn.org/donate/.
Service
Visitation
Church of the Brethren
1130 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563
June 24, 2023
11:00am - 1:00pm
Memorial Service
Church of the Brethren
1130 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563
June 24, 20231:00pm
Hailey Whitley says
I have many fond childhood memories of visiting my (Great) Aunt Mary Ann and Uncle Marv at their lake house. My heart is heavy that she is no longer with us, but there is joy knowing that she is in alive in Heaven, reunited with Uncle Marv and praising our Lord Jesus for eternity. My heart and prayers are with you all.
john says
mary ann i am so sorry this happened to you and you rest in peace and be safe
Heather Johnson says
I worked with Mary Ann in the summers during high school and college. We had this silly broken and glued together gorilla she had found at a garage sale that we exchanged with each other every year for our birthdays for the longest time. On my 21st birthday, she had a person dressed as a gorilla deliver it to me at the office. Great memories; she will be missed.
Mary Lou Leavell Bernett says
Dear Sally, I am so sorry to read about Mary Ann’s death. I loved working with her all those years in the clerk’s office and will never forget her deciding at the last minute to run for the office herself. She was a great deputy, clerk, and friend. I know you will miss her. Prayers to you and your entire family.
Mary Lou
Jerry R THOMPSON says
Jerry and I give our deepest sympathy at this trying time.
Jan Fisher says
Mary Ann was a great lady as a friend and fellow Republican. I was honored to have worked with her the year prior to my taking office as Clerk of the Marshall Circuit Court. She was a great mentor and taught me many things; and she will be missed. So very sorry for the family. We send our love and our sincere condolences. Jan and Larry Fisher.
Patty Jones says
So sorry to hear this. I loved Mary Ann. She was fun to work with in the county clerks office and she helped me really start my career by believing in me and giving me a chance at success. Many great memories and she will be missed. Rest easy my friend. ❤️