Judith Claire McAuley

Judith Claire McAuley, 85, of Mooresville, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Springs of Mooresville.  She was born in Indianapolis to the late Fay Henry Morgenthaler and Opal (Neidigh) Morgenthaler on January 12, 1940.

She graduated from Howe High School.  In May of 1959, she married William L. “Bill” McAuley.  They had enjoyed over 64 years of marriage when he passed on June 28, 2023.  Judith worked for Eli Lilly and Company for several years but was primarily a homemaker taking pride in caring for her family and home.  She was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church in Mooresville. Additionally, she was a member of Tri Kappa and Bayview Club.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting, shopping (especially with her granddaughter), and watching her grandson play golf.

She will be missed by her loving family including her daughters, Rebecca (husband, Gary) of Danville and Karalee (husband, David) Stinson of Mooresville; and grandchildren, Jacob Stinson, Oliva Stinson, and Jeremy Stinson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fay and Opal Morgenthaler; husband, Bill McAuley; and brother, Kenneth Morgenthaler.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Saturday, September 20^th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Mooresville First United Methodist Church, 900 Indianapolis Road, Mooresville. Judith’s Life Celebration® Service will follow beginning at 11:00 am at the church.  Judith’s earthly remains have been cremated. Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Judith loved flowers but adored her church.  Contributions may be made in her memory to the Mooresville First United Methodist Church.

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