Mardella Clossin
Mardella Lee Clossin, 87 passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born in Frankfort, Indiana on August 11, 1933 to Frank & Mabel (Loveless) Turner. On April 2, 1953 she married Jerry Clossin, her high school sweetheart. The couple enjoyed 66 years of marriage prior to Jerry’s death on November 23, 2019.
Mardella was a 1951 graduate of Frankfort High School. She never missed a class reunion and met monthly with classmates after their 50th reunion.
After moving to Tipton in 1957 she was a stay-at-home mom and avid coach’s wife for Jerry’s junior high basketball and football teams.
She later worked for the Tipton Clinic before becoming the Tipton Tribune society page editor. She was a member of West Street Christian Church and was active in Phi Beta Psi Sorority, serving as president in 1972. Later in life she enjoyed her Red Hat group and continued her life-long passion for bridge well into her 80s.
She is survived by her children, Cathy Clossin of Tipton and Robert Clossin (wife Karen) of Wichita, KS; a sister Lillian Spray (husband John) of Titusville, FL; a brother John Turner (wife Mary Ann) of Excelsior Springs, Missouri; two grandchildren, Taylor Vincent (husband Alex) and Zachary Clossin of Los Angeles, CA, along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry and brother Tom Turner.
The Clossin family chose to do a private graveside service at Fairview Cemetery on Friday, April 2, which would have been the couple’s 68th wedding anniversary. Young-Nichols Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with her arrangements.
The family would also like to thank the many neighbors and caregivers who were much appreciated by Jerry and Mardella.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you do a random act of kindness for a senior citizen. Monetary donations can be made to West Street Christian Church, 132 N. West St., Tipton, IN 46072 or the American Cancer Society at 5635 W. 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278
Cathy and Rob, I was so sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. I know she hadn’t been in good health for awhile but it is never easy. I have fond memories of her. She and your Dad had a good long life!
You are in my prayers, Kris
Thanks Kris! Its been hard as I took care of her until the last 4 days. When you get up here in Tipton, lets play some golf.
Sounds good!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you ! I enjoyed visiting with your parents when they came to McDonald’s.
So sorry to hear about your Mom Kathy. She and Jerry were such good people and neighbors. They raised a really good daughter!!!! Prayers for you and the family. Linda & Ron
Cathy, You have been a loyal daughter by taking care of your mother as her health was failing these past several months. No doubt, the love, attention and affection from you were a source of peace and comfort during her final days.
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. We lived across the street from your parents in mid 70’s, and I worked at Tipton Middle School with your dad. May God give you comfort during this loss. Steve and Sharon Baumgartner
So sorry Cathy and Rob. My prayers are with you. Lots of good memories living across the street and working with your Mother at church.
Judy Orr
So sorry. Many memories of Mardella from our days in Phi Beta Psi Sorority and school functions.
Cathy, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. There aren’t too many of our generation’s parents left. But that doesn’t make it any easier. God’s peace be with you and your family.
So sorry to hear of Mardella’s…..and Jerry’s passing. I can still remember when she lived at home with her parents in Fankfort, Indiana. I lived one street over.