Mary Catherine (Jones) Pickering

Mary Catherine Pickering, 87, of Peru, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

Mary was born on July 30, 1929 in Princeton, IN to John V. Jones and Mary Ellen Miller-Jones. Mary was the middle of 3 sisters. Oldest Maudella Jones (husband Harry David Smith) and youngest Lucile Goldia Jones (husband Ernie Gourley). At age 3 her mother passed away leaving them orphaned.

On February 14, 1953 she married Max L. Pickering of Peru, IN. He preceded her in death in 2008. Together they lovingly raised their 2 children, Stephen A. Grant (Greenbrior, AR) and daughter Patsy Pickering Ruark. (Peru, IN). They lived their lives for Jesus Christ.

Mary was a very hard worker whether it be at a job or on her farm. Her employment included Miller’s Merry Manor, Laid Laws, Murphy’s, Kreski Dimestores, and many more. Aside from working in and out of the home, she was very involved with her grandkids from the time they were born and was very involved in their upbringing. She continued this loving characteristic with her numerous grandchildren.

At age 70, Mary proudly acquired her GED. Mary was a woman of faith. Her present church was Walk By Faith in Roann, but enjoyed many years teaching Sunday School class at Center Chapel Brethren Church where she was also a member.

Her hobbies and pleasures included fishing, reading, crocheting, working jigsaw puzzles, gardening and feeding her birds.

Mary is lovingly survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen & Shirley Grant and daughter, Patsy Ruark. Four grandchildren: Adam (Gina) Grant, Jeremy Grant, Amy (Brad) Fenton and Jamilee (Phillip) Chapman. Fourteen great-grandchildren: Tristan Grant, Natalia Grant, Nathanial Grant, Chase Grant, Courtney Grant, Caitlyn Grant, Grace Wagstaff, Max Wagstaff, Ava Fenton, Audrey Lorenz, Bryce Chapman, Alexis Chapman, Baila Chapman & Wesley Chapman. Her sister and brother-in-law Maudella & David Smith. Also many close friends and neighbors including Richard and Suzanne Eckerly and family.

Visitation will be held from 9:00- 11:00 on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Flowers-Leedy Funeral home, 105 West 3rd Street, Peru. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Thraillkill Cemetary in Swayzee, IN.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

Burial Date: February 8, 2017

Visitation will be held from 9:00- 11:00 on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Flowers-Leedy Funeral home, 105 West 3rd Street, Peru. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Thraillkill Cemetary in Swayzee, IN.

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