Mary Louise Craig-Jerrell, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2012 at Hamilton Trace of Fishers. She was born on March 22, 1921 to Robert and Mallane Anna (Kalis) Losey in Indianapolis.
Mary was a teacher in the West Lafayette School system. She attended Purdue University, where she became a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority; and received her Masters degree in education from Ball State University. She was a former member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Noblesville and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in West Lafayette; and was currently attending Saint Matthews Catholic Church in Indianapolis.
She is survived by daughter, Christine (Gary) Fossett of Virginia; sons, David H (Cheryl) Craig of Indianapolis and George (Valerie) Craig of Carmel; daughter, Kathleen (Steve) Skillman of Virginia; ten grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert H Craig who passed in 1989; second husband, James Jerrell who passed in 2004; son, Robert John Craig; and a grandson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, February 27, 2012, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 9900 East 191st Street, Noblesville. Rev. Christopher Shocklee will officiate. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Indianapolis, 7929 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268; and Indianapolis Public Library, P.O. Box 211, Indianapolis, IN 46206.