“MUNCIE–Mary Elizabeth Hall Ware, 77, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011 at her residence following an extended illness.

She was born in Indianapolis, grew up in Eaton and Muncie, graduated from Burris High School in 1951, and earned her Master’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Michigan. After starting her family, she went on to Ball State University where she earned a lifetime teaching license in Mathematics and Chemistry.

Mary taught for several years in the Muncie Community School System at Wilson Junior High, Southside High School, and Northside High School. Her desire to help families and individuals struggling to cope with personal problems changed her career plans. After earning another Master’s Degree in Social Work/Psychology from IUPUI, Mary served as a counselor at the Grant/Blackford Mental Health Center in Marion until her retirement.

Mary pursued many interests with friends and family. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, traveling, playing bridge, making stained glass pieces, music, art, reading, riding bicycles, and most especially golf. Mary was always ready to enjoy life, friends, as well as help in times of need.

Surviving are her daughter, Katherine Ware; a brother, Dr. Robert Hall (wife-Phyllis); and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. O.A. and Florence Hall; a daughter, Susan E. Ware; and her ex-spouse, Dr. Herbert E. Ware.

Mary will be greatly missed by all her friends and family. Special thanks to her neighbor, Amy Brenneison; golf buddies, Sonda Hill and Helen Millspaugh; and her daughter’s friend, Joann Ware. Thanks also go to the staff of Southern Care Hospice for all their help, care, and support.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel. Burial will follow in Elm Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary from 12:00 noon on Tuesday until time of service on Tuesday.”

Source:  FindAGrave

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