Mary E. Stoops, 95 passed away Friday November 29, 2019 at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne IN. She was born in Fort Wayne October 4, 1924 to the late Lester F. and Opha R. Girton. Mary graduated from Elmhurst High School. She was a member of the Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women’s group and the Easter Star. Mary is survived by her children, Gary (Joyce) Stoops, Jim (Patricia) Stoops, David (Debra) Stoops, all of Fort Wayne, William (Kimberly) Stoops of Detroit MI; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Harold W. Stoops, brother, Robert Girton, and a sister Betty Harper. Memorial service will be 10:30 am Friday December 6, 2019 at Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church10145 Maysville Road Fort Wayne, IN 46835 with calling one hour prior. Private burial in Covington Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN. Preferred memorials may be made to Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church of donor’s choice. To sign the online guestbook go to www.mccombandsons.com