Mary L. Mappes

Mary L. Mappes, 99, of Syracuse, IN passes away at 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on April 14, 1916 in Galena, MO to Cleo & Blanche (McMichael) Craig.

She graduated from High School in Galena, MO and attended William Woods College in Missouri. She was married in 1938 in Harrison, AR to Robley W. “Bob” Evans who preceded her in 1979 and remarried in 1984 in Springfield, MO to Theodore R. “Ted” Mappes who preceded her in 1994. She was a homemaker and former co- owner / operator of Bob Evans Shoes in Poplar Bluff, MO for 18 years.  She moved to Syracuse area in 1995 from Kimberling City, MO.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Missouri, attended the United Methodist Church in North Webster, and enjoyed playing bridge.

She is survived by:

Daughter – Evon Foyle of Syracuse

3 Grandchildren – Pamela (Dan) Kenninger, Barbara (Jeff) Croy, & Allan Foyle

5 Gt. Grandchildren – Ella & Lauren Kenninger; Samantha Croy; and Zander

& Spencer Foyle

Former son in law – Leonard Foyle

She was preceded in death by her parents and both husbands.

Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at United Methodist Church, 7822 Epworth Forest Rd, North Webster, IN. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the church on Saturday with Pastor Bob Dailey of the church officiating.

Memorial bequest may be given to Syracuse Public Library, 115 E. Main St., Syracuse, IN 46567 or Syracuse Food Pantry, 203 E. Main, Syracuse, IN 46567. Envelopes will be available at the church.