Lucy E. Corder
August 28, 1929 ~ October 2, 2023
Lucy E. Ernstes Corder, 94 of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. She was born August 28, 1929, in Horace, Decatur County, Indiana.
Lucy graduated from St. Mary Academy in 1947.
Lucy worked for Western Electric for 25 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the Ave Maria Guild at St. Paul Hermitage.
Lucy will be remembered as a hard worker, always cleaning, talking, but mostly spending her precious time with her family and grandchildren.
Lucy is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years William Corder, parents Charles and Gertrude Ernstes, sisters Leona Marlett, Betty Malin, Marie Havens, brothers Wendell Ernstes, Carl Ernstes, Paul Ernstes, John Ernstes, Alfred Ernstes, Charles Ernestes.
Lucy is survived by her children Mary Corder, Therese (Pat) Pitzer, Ruth (Orrin) Perkins, William (Beth) Corder, Matthew (Debbie) Corder, David (Charmaine) Corder, 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Visitation for Lucy will be Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at O’Riley – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 6, 2023, at 10:00 AM in Holy Name Catholic Church, 89 North 17th Avenue, Beech Grove, Indiana 46107. Entombment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorials in Lucy’s name may be made to Holy Name Catholic Church.
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Ruth — Mom and I are so sorry to hear about Lucy’s passing. I have many fond memories of visiting the house on Southern when we were in high school and later visiting with her at the Hermitage. She’d always tell me stories about my Uncle Morrie and I remember we couldn’t spend much time hanging out in the kitchen–LOL–Lucy ran a tight ship! God Bless Lucy and we hope your family find comfort in the memories of time spent with “Big Lu.”
So sorry to hear this, Lucy and her family lived across the street from our family on Southern Ave, best neighbors. Thoughts and prayers to Lucy’s family.
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Corder cousins
Your mom was a whirlwind of constant motion
She made me tired watching her
Love to all of you
Ruth, so very sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. I have just fond memories of our visits to your house through the years. So good to visit and rekindle memories especially when Francis worked at Western Electric. Both your mom and dad were are large part for Francis turning into the man he had become. He always said he would never have finished college if it wasn’t for your dad. He loved your parents! My thoughts and prayers are with you especially at this time. ❤️ Love you. Carole and family.
On behalf of our mom, Pauline, my sisters, Marie and Paula, we want to offer our condolences on the death of your mom. Your mom and our mom were grade school classmates from Little Flower Grade School and reconnected when they resided at St. Paul’s Hermitage, (now, Endive). Our moms were table mates for meals and your mom was a great friend and support to our mom. Please know of our prayers and condolences. Your mom was great lady. Thank you for sharing her with our mom in their later years.
God bless,
Pauline, Fr. Paul, Marie and Paula Shikany
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My deepest condolences Mary. May she Rest In Eternal Peace