Mary Lou Ades

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Mary Lou Ades, 82, Lafayette, died recently at her home.

Born in Milligan, Ind., she was the daughter of William and Okel (Hazlett) Clark.

A 1943 graduate of Russellville High School, she worked at Elston Bank and Trust Company in Waveland. She owned and operated a beauty shop and then worked in the jewelry department at Kohl's Associates for 13 years before retiring at the age of 78.

Surviving are a son Michael Wayne Ades, Lafayette; daughter Cindy Lou Verhey, Attica; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by son William Bradford Ades, three brothers and a sister.

Graveside services will be a noon Sunday at Russellville Cemetery with Rev. Cathy Elliott officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to Serenity Hospice, P.O. Box 436, Fowler, Ind., 47944.

Machledt and Services Funeral Home in Waveland, Ind., is handling arrangements.