Mary Brattain

MaryEllen Brattain, 81, passed away March 24, 2008. She was born on June 14, 1926 to the late Clarence and Helen Jessup of Home Place. MaryEllen graduated from Carmel High School as well as obtaining a Beauticians license and Real Estate license. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Fred Brattain; sister, Pina Moffit (Bob); daughter, Linda Streu McCord (Paul); son, Gary Brattain (Sheila); four grandchildren, Garen Brattain, Bonnie Brattain, Brian Streu (Lisa) and Tara Streu; one great grandson, Gavin Streu; nephews, Ron Nickel and Jerry Nickel; niece, Sue Ellen Nickel; many long time friends and special neighbors. Before retirement, MaryEllen was the personal secretary to the President of Circle City Chevrolet for several years. Preceding that position, she held a Realtors license and sold many homes in Home Place. While living in South Bend, she owned and operated a beauty shop. In 1959, her husband Fred was Commander of the Carmel Legion Post #10003, allowing Mary Ellen to be an active member as well. As an accomplished musician, MaryEllen professionally played the piano and organ to the enjoyment of all. Her children grew up listening to her practice the pian...[more]

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s they went to sleep. After retirement, she enjoyed caring for her home and family, her flowers and birdfeeders in the yard and loved to cook. MaryEllen was an avid crotchetier having made hundreds of blankets for preemie babies at Riley Children?s Hospital. She served as a volunteer at the Humane Society for a number of years where she donated blankets for the kittens and puppies. She loved her family and was especially proud to be ?Grandma? to her grandchildren. Family and friends will gather on Saturday, March 29, 2008 in Leppert Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel at 12:00 noon where the funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the Carmel Cemetery. You are invited to visit www.leppertmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book, share a memory, order flowers or make a memorial contribution to the Indianapolis Humane Society or the American Lung Association.