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“Eric, Wanda, and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you all this past week. May you be lifted by the precious memories that your...Read More »
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“We wish to honor a very important person in our family's life. Having five kids in the span of 4 years, and not having grandparents in town, we...Read More »
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“Oh my sweet Mimi! My heart is broken, I have been searching for you and had just reached out to Eric last week. You were like a grandmother to me and...Read More »
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“Courtney, Our prayers are with you and your family. We love ya!
Robin & Mark
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“To know her was to love her. Oh what a understanding and compassionate aunt she was. Never heard her complain. Her words of encouragement will...Read More »
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“Dear Judy and family,
I enjoyed watching the video which shows the beautiful memories you shared with your mother. I join you in the celebration...Read More »
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7 of 9 | Posted by: Marilu Altman - Lafayette, IN
“Dear Courtney and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Grandmas are so special and amazing as I know yours most certainly was....Read More »
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“Dear Oldham Family,
There are few things more difficult than dealing with the loss of a loved one. We, along with our staff, are honored and...Read More »
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Mary Ruth Wagner Oldham was born on November 14, 1920 to the union of the late Willie Wagner, Sr. and Mary Boutte-Wagner in New Iberia, Louisiana. She was born at home, as the sixth child of that marriage with five more to follow. Her five older siblings were Willie Jr., Albert, George, Gertrude Viltz and Ollie Mae Daniels. Two younger sisters Ruby Gunn and Cora Lee White and younger brother James have already transitioned from this life. Myrtle Green and Dorothy Brooks (Curtis) remember her fondly as their older sister.
Mary Ruth ventured away from Louisiana and traveled north to New York City, New York where she was introduced to and later married Elbert Oldham, of Clarksville, Tennessee. After settling in Indianapolis, the couple became the proud parents of two children, Judy Marie Oldham Potts (Carlton) and Eric Brent Oldham (Wanda). The family worshiped and were active members of Riverside Park United Methodist Church. She served with the United Methodist Women, Usher Board and helped prepare and serve a plethora of church breakfasts, luncheons and dinner events.
She leaves behind three lovely granddaughters, Kellie Michelle McClung (Jim), Courtney Denise Penn (Jamaal) and Erika Oldham. Mary Ruth doted on and proudly spoke continuously of her two great-grandsons David Alexander McClung and Jordan Ellis McClung. Her many nieces, nephews and friends always referred to Mary Ruth as "Aunt Mae".
Funeral service for Mary Ruth Oldham will be on Saturday May 05, 2012 at Flanner and Buchanan- Washington Park North at Noon will calling from 11 AM to service time. Entombment will be in Washington Park North Cemetery.
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-Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan
