Mary (Eagleson) Tackett

Mary Sharlotte (Eagleson) Tackett, age 81, died at home on Saturday, January 29, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Tackett was born in Stroh, Indiana on January 12, 1941 to the late Rollin Thurlow and Mary (Emerick) Eagleson. She married Joe Tackett on October 16, 1965 in Brimfield, Indiana and he preceded her in death on April 10, 2009. She was a leader in the Girl Scouts of America organization for her daughters. As an only child, she always wanted a large family and dedicated all of her time to loving her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Survivors include: 
Daughter, Sheila and Tony Musser of Rome City. 
Daughter, Mary and Dion Ridenour of Angola.
Four grandchildren: Joseph and Kassi Vanderpool of Kendallville; Felicia and Derek Steel of Rome City; Tasha and Dirk Mann of Kendallville; Stephanie and RJ Norton of Kendallville. Several great grandchildren also survive.

Visitation and funeral services will both be held at Bethel Christian Baptist Church west of Kendallville on U.S. Hwy 6. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 2:00 – 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Woodruff Cemetery in LaGrange County. Casket bearers will be Derek Steel, RJ Norton, Myron Lehman, Dirk Campbell, Kody Wyatt, Bill Woody, Michael Woody and Joe Mock.

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