Obituary - Mary Ellen (Shaw) Andis

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Mary Ellen Andis
July 1, 1930 - April 7, 2010

Mary Ellen Andis, age 79, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 7, 2010 in Venice, Florida while surrounded by loving family members.

She was born July 1, 1930 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late James T. and Virgie (Hughes) Shaw.

She had worked at Perfect Circle in Hagerstown in the engineering department as a draftsman until 1961, where she was also a member of the Perfect Circle Singing Secretaries. A real estate broker for many years, she had worked for Lingle Real Estate in New Castle, and was also in real estate sales in Venice, FL. Mary was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in New Castle and regularly attended the Venice Presbyterian Church in Venice, Florida where she loved volunteering with MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers). She was an avid bridge player, belonging to clubs in both New Castle and Venice. She was past president of Calusa Lakes Ladies Golf Association in Venice and was an active member of the Ladies Golf Association at the former Westwood Country Club. She was also a member of the Ladies of the Elks, Eagles, VFW in New Castle and the American Legion Auxiliary, Women of the Moose, and B.P.O. Does of Venice where she held an office.

Survivors include her daughter, Pamela (husband, Gary) Masters; grandson, Derek Masters and his fiance, Megan Moore; great granddaughter, Gwen Masters; three sisters, Flora (husband, Joseph) Clampitt of New Castle, Betty (husband, Arthur) Griffey of New Castle, and Dorothy Brewer of Venice, FL; a brother, Timothy W. (wife, Barbara) Shaw of New Castle; nieces and nephews, Sheryl Morford of Pittsburg, PA, Terrell Clampitt of Safety Harbor, FL, Deborah Huffman of Springport, IN, Sheila Bowers of Venice, FL, Cynthia Walls and Gary Griffey, both of New Castle, Mike Griffey of Muncie, Jamie Shaw of Indianapolis and Corissa Smith of Jeffersonville; her longtime companion, Jim Spera.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Andis; brother, James Shaw, Jr.; brother-in-law, Wilfred Brewer; nephew, James R. Brewer.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Reverend Rex Espiritu and Mary’s family officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Tidewell Hospice, 210 Wexford Blvd.,Venice, FL 34293 or First Presbyterian Church, 1202 Church St., Box 491, New Castle, IN 47362. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hinsey-brown.com.

Andis, Mary Ellen
July 1, 1930 - April 7, 2010

Mary Ellen Andis, 79, of Venice died April 7, 2010.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with services at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at South Mound Cemetery in New Castle, Ind.
Survivors include a daughter, Pamela; one great-granddaughter; sisters Flora Clampitt, Betty Griffey and Dorothy Brewer; a brother, Timothy Shaw; and special friend Jim Spera.