Anita Louise Griner

Anita Louise Griner (88) of Indianapolis, IN went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 13, 2021. She was surrounded by her family and lovingly left their arms and straight to the arms of God.

She was born January 25, 1933 to Robert Harvey and Crystal June Elsbury. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters: Dotty June (Doug) Rush and Janice Elaine Morgan, her brothers: Robert Duane (Pamelia) Elsbury, Frankie Lee Elsbury, Jackie Lee Elsbury and Jerry Michael Hommel, her husband: Stanley Meredith Griner, her son-in-law: Brent Allen Shumate, her granddaughter: Cristal Danielle Shumate, her great granddaughter Angileeza Maria Mullins, great grandson: Braydon Mark Mullins.

She is survived by her daughters: Melinda Louise Shumate, Lisa Ann (Andy) Carpenter and Candace Christine (Ward) Fisk, her sister: Marilyn Sue (Millard) Weldon and brother: Jimmie Gregg (Terri) Hommel; her sister-in-laws: Pamelia (Robert) Elsbury and Janet (Mike) Pingleton, her grandchildren: Cristopher Shumate, Colin Shumate, Wendi Mullins, Corey Mullins, Jordie Mullins, Anna (Ethan) Deal, Andrew (Becca) Mullins and Robert Fisk. Her great grandchildren: Austin (Alisha) Shumate, Lichen (Krista) Bingham, Eli Shumate, Ophelia Shumate, Meleeza Shumate, Justyce Shumate, Mason Shumate, Collyier Mullins, Khian Mullins, Calliope Mullins, Phynias Mullins, Grayson Mullins, Carson Deal, Gracelyn Deal, Cooper Deal, Maverick Deal, Brewer Rice and Monty Mullins. Great-great grandchildren: Willow Shumate and Whitley Shumate. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Anyone that knew Anita knew that she loved the Lord and her family with her whole heart. She loved her family beyond measure – she was a tower of strength and love. She served her church in numerous ways – she taught Sunday School, decorated and cleaned – if the doors were open, she was there serving. She was a hard worker and retired at the young age of 77. She loved spending time with her family and always looked forward to the next gathering - her family brough her great joy. She also loved to travel and had many great adventures with her family. She always looked forward to the Christmas season – she loved everything about it and decorated to perfection. She anticipated our gatherings and the house filled with love and laughter. This year, she will have the ultimate Christmas celebration in the presence of Jesus – the reason we celebrate.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 19th from 2-6 pm at Family Funeral Care, 5791 Rockville Road in Indianapolis. Visitation will also be held on Monday, December 20th at 11 am followed by a service to celebrate her life at 12 noon. She will be laid to rest at Floral Park Cemetery in the Garden of the Good Samaritan.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.familyfuneralcareindy.com for the Griner family.