Marie Eileen Adams
October 1, 1936 ~ July 22, 2020
Marie Eileen Adams, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away at Community South Hospital on July 22, 2020 surrounded by her family. Marie was born on October 1, 1936 at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove to the late Delbert F. and Marie T. (Munsch) McCormick.
Marie graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Indianapolis. She went on to have a successful career in banking, being employed at Savings Bank of Mendocino County and Exchange Bank both in California. In her retirement Marie enjoyed playing golf at Oak Tree Golf Club where she was also employed part time. Marie enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers. She also enjoyed baking for her loved ones and friends at IU Health Pharmacy; she was always baking new things for them to try. Marie’s great sense of humor will be missed by all of those who loved her.
Along with her parents, Marie is preceded in death by her first husband, Robert A. Cook; her second husband, Maurice Cox, and her most recent husband, George R. Adams; a son, Robert A. Cook, Jr.; and siblings, Bernie McCormick and Patricia Heidenreich.
Survivors include her children, Christine M. (Allen) Kanaday, Andrea A. “Ande” (Robert) Scott, and Thomas M. (Veronica) Cook; brother, Paul McCormick; brother-in-law, William Heidenreich; 15 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Family and friends will gather for the visitation on Monday, July 27, 2020 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. in the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. in St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 8300 Rahke Road, Indianapolis. Burial will follow the mass in Calvary Cemetery, Indianapolis.All guests will be required to respectfully wear masks and observe social distancing at the request of our government officials. Marie’s visitation and mass will be live streamed at eastern standard time for those wishing to participate from afar. In lieu of flowers, Marie has requested memorial donations be made to the Sacred Heart Building Fund. Checks can be made out to Sacred Heart Parish with “Building Fund, Brother Wewer” in the Memo; envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Join us in celebrating Marie’s Mass of Christian burial at: https://youtu.be/e1dH1LKNeM8 . Please visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to sign the online guest registry for Marie.
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I remember sharing a meal with Grandma Marie and some of the family at a restaurant in Pismo before my mom and Tom got married (Brads). She made such a beautiful effort-better described as effortless I guess- to blend all of the grandkids together. I immediately felt so welcomed and loved by her. She had such a unique life that she could share those experiences in an inspiring and uplifting way. She will be missed but forever loved!
To many of her grandkids she was called Mema. The eldest grandchild, my eldest sibling Jennifer couldn’t say her name, what always came out of her mouth was “Mema” so it stuck. Mema was one of a kind, at times she’d anger me but I would want to hug her at the same time. I have so many fond memories with her, one of my favorites was when she took a couple of my siblings and I to see The Lion King in theater. As I grew into an adult Mema and I developed a very special bond, she was one of my best friends, I could talk to her about anything with an expectation of a lecture but an insightful one. I am very different from the rest of my siblings, different from most of my family, but it was Mema who fully accepted who I am but also understood me and empathized with me. Whenever she called me I’d drop what I was doing and talked to her. She was my favorite person to talk to. It stinks that I won’t see her name pop up on my phone anymore. The fact is I don’t think her death has fully hit me or my mother. – Mema was special, I think I saw a side of her that most people didn’t. Losing her has affected so many people, she was loving, kind, and hilarious. She had her moments but we all do. She will forever be missed and a chunk of my heart will be gone forever. I love and miss my Mema so very much, but I know that God has taken her and she no longer feels pain. The thought of her finally seeing her sister again brings joy to me. A special thanks to my extended family in Indiana taking her under their wings and making her life swell and enjoyable! I don’t think she would have made it as far as she did without them. – A word to the wise always hug your loved ones and never leave angry. You never know when you’ll lose someone. ❤❤❤ߙ
I always knew her as “aunt” Marie even though she wasn’t my aunt. She always treated me as if I belonged to her so why not? She was an amazing baker, and always quick to share. I feel so honored to have had the privilege to know her. Rest In Peace aunt Marie!
Our deepest condolences. With love, Dale & Kim Morris
To all the family of this lovely mother I knew as Mrs. Cook. She change the life of a young man when she welcomed me into the Cook’s family home with the love and kindness that was truly spiritual. I have taken that example Marie show to me and use it to become the man I am today. She saved me with the love I felt in her arms as if God himself was holding me. I know my Mother Colette and my Father Jack will be waiting with open arms to give you a embrace after our Lord welcome you home. May you look from heaven and see how grateful I am for the love you gave to me. Rest In Peace Mrs. Cook. Dale Morris
“Marie Adams” will remain in our hearts forever.
With loving memories of “Marie Adams”, Paul McCormick, Paul and Kathy McCormick, Mike McCormick and Greg and Tina Wiley, John, and Denise McCormick
Marie was such a sweet lady, neighbor and friend. My sympathies to the family for your loss. She will be missed
When I was a kid I grew up on Caven Street and the McCormicks lived just across the street. I can remember many evenings on our frontt porch playing Cars – ha ha and many evenings enjoying a BIG Bowl of Popcorn on our front porch. We were friends in High School – I went to Manual Marie to Sacred Heart. She was also a special friend even when she returned to Indy and was married to Bob. What wonderful friends we were and my love and prayers are with her family. love to all, lura bennett shannon
Aunt Marie was my godmother. Although I didn’t get to see her often, I have several fond memories of her.