Mary Lorena Curd

Mary Lorena Curd, 99, of Beech Grove, Indiana, passed away January 30, 2023, just two months shy of her 100th birthday. Mary was born on March 24, 1923 in Indianapolis to Ralph and Martha (Gavin) Curd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Marcella Jean, at birth. Mary was also preceded in death by her siblings, Leo, John, and James Curd, nephew, Timothy Curd, and her longtime companion of more than 60 years, Bob McCartney. Mary was a graduate of Shortridge High School and had a long, successful career as an administrative assistant to directors at Eli Lilly, retiring in 1987. Mary was an avid tennis player and played golf in her younger years. In later years, she continued to play golf and enjoyed bowling and bridge. For many years, she belonged to Lakeshore and Indian Lake Country Clubs as well. She was a longtime member of Holy Name Catholic Church and was a founding member of the Ave Maria Guild. Mary was always so proud of and grateful for her family and could never understand what she did to deserve such a wonderful life! Mary is survived by her sister-in-law, Martha Curd, her nieces and nephews, Joy (Curd) Mascari, John Curd, James Curd, Steve Curd, Barbara (Curd) Koller, Michael Curd, Thomas Curd, and Karen Curd. She is also survived by 13 great nieces and nephews, and five great- great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Little & Sons Funeral Home- Beech Grove, 1301 Main St., Beech Grove, IN 46107. A Mass of Christian Burial will held on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Holy Name Catholic Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove, IN 46107. Entombment will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Meinrad Seminary, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad, Indiana, 47577 or to Holy Name Catholic Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove, IN 46107. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.littleandsonsbeechgrove.com for the Curd family.