Mary L. Padgett, 84, of Washington, Indiana, went to Heaven, with loved ones by her side, on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at her home. She was born on December 20, 1936 in Epsom, Indiana to Ernest R. and Esther Berniece (Fielder) Myers. Mary married the love of her life, Edwin ‘Leroy’ Padgett on March 12, 1953.
Mary was a member of the Epsom United Methodist Church until it closed and then attended Shiloh Church of God. She loved being a homemaker, taking care of her home and raising her family gave her much joy. In her later years, Mary enjoyed driving for the Amish.
Family left to cherish the memory of Mary include: two sons, Marty (Marilyn) Padgett of Plainville, IN and Terry (Shelly) Padgett of Washington, IN; three daughters, Sherry (Mark) Willis of Petersburg, IN, Marsha Myers of Washington, IN and Aleta (Bob) Baker of Elnora, IN; sixteen grandchildren; forty-six great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Rudy Myers of Washington and Marlin Myers of Thorntown, IN; three sisters, Elenor Johnston of Loogootee, Carol (Jim) Britton of Montezuma, IN and Myrna (Kenneth) Crum of Indianapolis.
Mary was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Leroy Padgett; son, Edwin Padgett; daughter, Winetta Webster and great-granddaughter, Jordan Beaman.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Meng Family Funeral Home in Odon with Pastor Steve Sims officiating. Mary will be laid to rest in Plainville Cemetery in Plainville, IN.
Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 7 at the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Home in Odon. Condolences and memories may be sent to www.mengfuneralhome.com.