Lena Mae (Fulk) Ooley
May 23, 1934 ~ August 26, 2025
Born in:
Patricksburg, Indiana
Resided in:
Mooresville, Indiana
Lena Mae (Fulk) Ooley, 91, Mooresville, passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2025, from a massive heart attack. Lena was born on May 23, 1934, in Patricksburg, to the late Adolfus Fulk and Violet (Haltom) Frye Clawson. Lena married Dan Ooley on February 16, 1952, and he preceded her in death on October 22, 1994.
Lena graduated from Patricksburg High School and worked as a clerical worker for Balkamp for more than thirty years, retiring in 1997. Lena was a member of the Monrovia Christian Church and was a 50-year member of the Mooresville Order of the Eastern Star #260. Lena was an active member and volunteer at the Mooresville Senior Center for many years. She had many friends and wonderful memories that were created through her years at the Center. She was an accomplished crocheter, loved working jigsaw puzzles, and enjoyed gardening. It is hard to think of Lena without thinking of her wonderful baked goods, especially pies. Everything was made with love and from scratch. Lena will be remembered for her kind and welcoming personality.
In addition to Dan and her parents, Lena was preceded in death by two daughters, Donna J. Ooley and Judith Ann Ooley-Shover: siblings, Clinton Fulk, Donald Fulk, and Frances Elkins, Mary Turner, Ruth Boler, James and Richard Frye.
Survivors include her children, Danny (Phyllis) Ooley and Cathy Deardorf; her companion of ten years, Vernon Jennett; her sister, Barbara Ranard; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Lena’s Life Celebration® Visitation and Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
Services
Visitation:
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory
39 East High Street
Mooresville, IN 46158
Funeral Service:
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
3:00 pm
Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory
39 East High Street
Mooresville, IN 46158
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Mike Brady
So sorry for your loss. Lena was a very special lady. She will be missed by so many.
To all of Lena’s loved ones, deepest sympathy as you travel this journey of loss.
Dave Allman and I have known Lena and Dan for many years and such a pleasure it was.
A yellow rose and a ray of sunshine she was. Rip Lena.
Lena had the most beautiful smile. I will miss how she always talked about her Quincy. She loved him so much. Oh how she would scold us ladies at the Mooresville Senior Center when we “flirted” with Vern. Her pies were delicious! She made pies for Larry. My condolences to Vern and her family. God is with you and hang onto the good memories.
First met Lena and Vern at the Mooresville Auction and then remained friends at Mooresville Senior Center. Such a special lady. My condolences to her family and Vern.
Deepest sympathy for Dan, Cathy, Vern and the rest of her family. Quincy will have a hard time with this. Loved watching them play in the back yards.
Until another day, sweet lady!
Lena was such a wonderful neighbor,would walk by and always had a nice visit talking with her,She will really be missed!,sending prayers to Vern and all her family!
I am so sorry to hear of this. Lena was a very special lady, always thinking and doing for others. I know she will be missed by many. I’m so glad Cathy was able to spend this summer with her. My thoughts and prayers are with Cathy, Bud, and the family.
Very sorry for your loss of your beautiful Mother. I know she was your rock .🙏
Much love.
GraceWay Fellowship Church, we truly loved Lena, a beautiful woman of God.