Lois Marcella McCormick

Marcella McCormick, 93, passed away July 28, 2015 after a long and fulfilling life. She was born at home in Ridgeville on Sepetember 14, 1921 to Charles Orville "Bony" and Zella Beatrice (Heston) Gamester. She was married to Robert "Bob" McCormick for many year preceding his death in 1984.
Marcella received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Ball State Teachers College. She began her teaching career at Lincoln School near Winchester and continued teaching until she retired from Lee L. Driver Jr. High School in June 1988. While at Driver, she taught US History, Social Studies, and Physical Education. She was also the track coach for many years and the librarian. After enjoying retirement for a year, she began her second career as the librarian at the Ridgeville Public Library where she enjoyed 26 years among her beloved books. She also spent time volunteering at the Minnetrista Center in Muncie, Literary Coalition of Randolph County, Scouting and Union Literary Institute Preservation Society.
Among her varied interests were reading, bird watching, cross-stitching, playing the keyboard, visiting historical sites and traveling, including her grandchildren on many of her adventures.
She is survived by: three daughters, Laura Goodhew-Mohowitsch (Neal) of Muncie, Trish Couchman (Dennis) of Sheridan, Michelle Loodeen (Tom) of Midland, MI; daughter-in-law, Ruth (Dalrymple) McCormick of Ridgeville: six grandchildren, Rob Goodhew (Paula) of Ridgeville, Joe Dudley (Jackie) of Pendleton, Cristi Bost (Ben) of Twin Lakes, WI, Karen Orr (Gary) of Ridgeville, Stephanie Goldun (Alan) of Tampa, FL and Jason Halstead (Lori) of Lebanon: eleven great-grandchildren, Lyndsey and Robin Goodhew, Joely Dudley, Courtney Shafer, Brittany and Jason Bost, Kailey, Kameron and Kinley Gough, Kollin Orr, Zoe Halstead: one great great-grandchild, Aibrye Sommers, several grandest including Clair and Charley Goldun: a sister, Rozella Smith-Willard of Winchester: two brothers, Jack Gamester (Joan) of Redkey, Larry Gamester (Harlene) of Tucson, AZ: several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, mother, husband, a son Harold McCormick in 2009, and a brother, Bill Gamester in 2012.
Memorials may be sent to: Ridgeville Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 61, Ridgeville, IN 47380 or Union Literary Institute Preservation Society, PO Box 734, Lynn, IN 47355.
Arrangements are being handled by MJS Mortuaries in Ridgeville, Indiana. Calling hours are scheduled for Saturday, August 1 from 1-3 p.m., immediately preceding services. Burial will be at Lawndale Cemetery.