Marietta Harrold

August 2nd, 1949, to May 23rd, 2026

Marietta Harrold, a beloved teacher, avid crafter, and devoted friend to many, was born in Kokomo, Indiana to Jack and Bonnie Eads. She was the youngest of three, having two older brothers. The family lived on Taylor Street during her childhood, later moving to Stoneybrook when she was in high school. She had fond memories of both homes. After graduation from Kokomo High School, she attended Ball State University to study French, Spanish, and Education. She received Bachelors and Masters degrees.

On June 12, 1971, she married the love of her life, William Harrold. They had the most wonderful dog, Rex, a huge white German Shepherd. They had many adventures together. In 1974, Audrey came along. Followed in 1978, by Andrew.

Marietta taught high school for over thirty years. She started at Western School Co. before having children. After spending time with her young children, she went back to teaching at Tri Central High School for a few years. She returned to Western High School and taught for around thirty years, before retiring in 2011.

Marietta, also known as Mme (Mimi), loved teaching. It was one of her greatest joys. She loved opening her students' eyes and minds to different languages and cultures. She touched the lives of thousands of students over the years, whether they were in her class or not. She sponsored several clubs, teams, and events. She took great joy in cooking for many events as well. Often roping Audrey in to assist. She also led many groups of students on trips to Europe over the course of her career.

After she retired, she took many trips to see her grandchildren when they lived out of state. She enjoyed her many trips to casinos with Bill and Andy. Marietta did this when she was not busy sewing or participating in craft fairs. She loved to create things.

Marietta’s last decade was fraught with health issues. She eventually moved to Bloomington, Indiana, to make it easier for Audrey to help her when needed. She was always quick to try and make doctors and health care providers laugh. She loved Audrey’s funny file of memes, which she had almost memorized. She would always tell the healthcare team, “This is not our first rodeo.” She remained fiercely independent until the very end.

Marietta was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Bonnie Eads; her brothers David Eads and Louis Eads; and her beloved husband Bill.

Marietta is survived by her son Andrew Harrold; her daughter Audrey (Carl) James; her grandchildren Xander, Pierre, and Tristan James; and her sisters in love Pat Eads and Jill Woodward Moss.

There will be a funeral service for Marietta on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ellers Mortuary and Cremation Center, 3400 S. Webster St. Kokomo, at 7pm. Friends may visit from 3pm until the time of the service. Marietta will be cremated following the service.