Marcella L. Bricker

Born Feb. 24, 1920, in Butlerville, Marcella was the daughter of Russell H. and Rita I. Sheriff Chaille. She married James R. Bricker Aug. 14, 1945, Scottsdale, Pennsylvania. He preceded her in death Sept. 10, 2001.

She was a 1941 graduate of Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Indianapolis, and over her life was a registered nurse at Bartholomew County Hospital. She was a member of Clifford Chapter 587 of Order of Eastern Star.

Marcella was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her son, Jim (Debbie) Bricker of Greenwood, and her daughter, Jane (Rick) Bush of Columbus; grandchildren, Amy Bricker of Indianapolis, Amanda Bricker of Lafayette, Sadie Bush and Mollie Bush of Columbus; a great-granddaughter, Lyrik Adams of Indianapolis; a brother-in-law, Floyd “Mac” (Judy) McCray, Midland, Ohio; a nephew, Matt (Kathy) McCray, Boise, Idaho and a cousin, Mr. & Mrs. John Grinstead, Huntsville, Alabama..

Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sisters, Frances Flick and Martha McCray and a nephew, John Flick.

In keeping with Marcella’s wishes, cremation is planned with private inurnment in Garland Brook Mausoleum, officiated by Larry S. Fisher.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Arrangements were made by Myers-Reed Chapel on 25th Street.

Online condolences may be sent to her family at www.myers-reed.com.