Esther Addie

Esther Addie, 90, longtime Mooresville resident, died peacefully at home February 20, 2014. Esther was born January 23, 1924, in Indianapolis.

She graduated from Mooresville High School in 1942 and was employed as a secretary for 20 years. She worked for Earl Speicher for 16 years and retired in 1974. She was a member of the Mooresville Friends Church and had served as past president of Tri Kappa. She loved cheering on the Pacers and the Colts, working jigsaw puzzles, and shopping. Her attention to detail made her an excellent decorator and party planner. Esther will be missed by a loving family and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Dee Addie; parents, William and Dora Henley; sister, Helen Louise Hurst.

Survivors include her daughter, Sherry Bodell of Mooresville; stepson, Ronald D. Addie (Cindy) of Martinsville; stepdaughter, Sheila Atherton (Rob) of Martinsville; grandchildren, Cathi Eicher, Heather Richards, Darci Bodell, Trevor Atherton, Brice Atherton, Katie Feeback, and Karri Thomas; eight great grandchildren.

Friends and family will gather Sunday, February 23, 2014, 4 to 6 p.m., in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with the service beginning at 6 p.m. The committal and burial service will be in the Mooresville Cemetery, Monday, February 24, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mooresville Friends Church. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.