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Mary graduated from St. Mary's Nursing School in 1947. She was the president of her class. On August 17 of that year, she married Ivan W. Dimmett. They were married for 69 years. Mary was a long time member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church where she helped institute bereavement dinners. She was also President of the Altar Society and the PTA, a wedding consultant for the church, a Eucharistic minister, an active member of the over 50's group, worked the Bingos and the Summer Socials. She received the Brute Award for her service in the church. Mary was also a Girl Scout leader and received the St. Ann award for Scouting. Mary was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW #1114. During her tenure, she served as President, Secretary and Chaplain for the Post as well as District Chaplain for a period of time. Mary loved to paint, crochet, and sew. She made hats for cancer patients and numerous crafts for children at Good Shepherd School. Mary also loved to cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals.
Mary loved her family fiercely. She is survived by her children, Patricia Woolen (Dave) of Chandler, Janice Colbert (Mike) of Normandy, Tennessee, Teresa Barber (Robert) of Evansville, Jerry Dimmett (Lisa) of Newburgh, grandchildren, Jennifer Greer (Josh), Joshua Woolen (Allison), Ivan Colbert, Seth Colbert, and Erin Davis (Tyler); great-grandchildren, Nolan, Miles and Darcy Greer, Oliver and Evelyn Woolen and Emery Davis, sisters Helen Keepes of Mt. Carmel and Elizabeth Stangle (Pete) of Carbondale, brother, John Pohl (Vincennes) and sister-in-law, Carolyn Pohl (Vincennes) and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Lewis and her beloved husband, Ivan Dimmett.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Avenue, Evansville. Visitation will continue 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 2301 N. Stockwell Road, Evansville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at the church with Father Zach Etienne officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 2301 N. Stockwell Road, Evansville, IN 47715 or Ascension St. Vincent Foundation, c/o St. Mary's Nursing Alumni Prayer Garden, 3700 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN 47750.
The family would like to thank Heritage Hospice, the staff at Primrose Retirement Community and especially Joy Bates for taking such great care of Mary.
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
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D McDonald
April 9, 2023
My mother was in Mary Kay's nursing class -the class of 1947. I believe they were the last two living classmates and they would talk up to the time that my mother passed in 2019 at age 93. She appreciated Mary Kay so much and they both were very sharp in mind and would communicate regularly about their lives and their classmates who had gone before them. I remember Mary Kay sent my mother pictures from the 1940s. She was so thankful to get them. It was really sweet to know that they were still communicating nearly 75 years after they were in school. Mary Kay was well respected and very conscientious and a generous lady.
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Sandra Hust
September 12, 2022
I worked Bingo with Mary on Thursday nights. She was a very special lady. I missed her so much when she quit working the bingo. Now she will be with Ivan.
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