Mary Evelyn Thopy

Age 95, died March 31, 2011, at William S. Major Hospital in Shelbyville.

She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas V. and Theresa A. Wheeler. For 63 years, she was the loving wife and lifetime partner of Roy F. Thopy, deceased. As a couple, they successfully raised five children.

She is survived by four children Robert Thopy (wife Linda), Connie Miller (husband Donald), Barbara Kaforke (husband Steve) and Joseph Thopy (wife Tammy), eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. Her daughter, Joan Cuneo, predeceased her as did grandson Douglas Miller.

Mary was born and raised in Shelby County and was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Shelbyville.

During her long and loving life, she always put the needs of others before her own. She instilled love, compassion and respect in all of her children as well as a deep faith in God. She will be sorely missed. She was a gift from God.

She was a long-time member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Indianapolis and of Daughters of Isabella. She organized fundraisers and socials around two lifelong joys – bridge and euchre. She offered her time and enthusiasm to tutoring young children.

She enjoyed painting, writing poetry, playing the piano and golf. At the holiday family gatherings, the grandkids wanted grandma as their euchre partner.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 pm Sunday, April 3, at Feeney-Hornak Keystone Mortuary, 2126 East 71st Street, Indianapolis. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Noon on Monday, April 4, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7200 North Sarto Drive (corner of East 71st Street and Sarto Drive), Indianapolis. Friends and family may gather at the Church one hour prior to Mass.

Donations may be made to St. Pius X

Catholic Church or the American Heart Association. Memorial tributes may be offered online at www.feeneyhornakkeystone.com

Arrangements under the direction of Feeney-Hornak Keystone Mortuary, Indianapolis, IN.