Jean Marie Macy (Chandler) was born on May 6, 1935 in Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter of Omel and Lee Chandler Sr. She met her husband-to-be at Howe High School and was married at Grace UMC in February of 1954 to Roderick G. Macy. She worked at several jobs starting out as a typist for the Army at Ft. Harrison, church secretary for Fishers Methodist Church and finally as a Teachers Aide for First Grade at Nora Elementary where she passed on her passion for reading and love of learning to many young minds. Jean was always the innovator and brought people together. She helped start the Fourth of July Parade that became Fishers Festival, started students reading on the computers at Nora Elementary and organized church plays, pumpkin carving contests and countless other events. She was always involved in support of her family’s activities and instilled her lifelong love of the arts and music. She was an active member in many volunteer organizations over the years including Sarah’s Circle and several Book Clubs at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Meridian-Kessler women’s clubs and Assistance League. She could always be counted on to bring some food or listen in support of her family and friends. She extended her love and light to all she met and she will be dearly missed by family and friends.
She is survived by her husband Roderick Macy(Rod), her daughter Dr. Julie Towle, her son Eric Macy, her granddaughter Sara Towle and her two brothers Steven and Lee Chandler Jr.
Visitation will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church on 86th Street, Indianapolis from 2-4 pm on Wednesday December 12th with a memorial service to follow at 4 pm. Jean will be cremated and interred at Washington Park East Cemetery at a private service. She requests donations to Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School or Nora Elementary in lieu of flowers.
H E says
Today, I learned that your family is mourning the loss of your beloved Jean Marie. Please accept my condolences and be assured that almighty God is certainly aware of your painful feelings. May God comfort and sustain you to get through this day and others to come (Isa 41:13). Wishing your family all the best at this most difficult period.
Darla Bear Hazzard says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Diana Jacobs says
Rod: lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Meyer Simon says
Rod, Please know that you and Jean are two of my most favorite people. Know that you have my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers now and always. I send my love to you.
Ralene Garrison says
Bill and I am so sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. Our thoughts will be with you tomorrow.
Arlene Maley-Crooke says
Rod,
So sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Arant says
Rod,
I was shocked and so saddened to know of Jean’s passing. Such a warm and wonderful woman who I wish I had known better. Thank you for sharing her with us for even a short time. I pray for peace for you.
Ardie Brackett says
Rod, I am so sorry to hear about your wife. Prayers and hugs. Ardie Brackett
Alice Platisha says
Rod – I’m sorry for your loss and think of you often. Where did time go?
Larry Greenwald says
Rod: I am so sorry to hear about Jean. Over the many years that I have known her she was a joy to talk to and I always looked forward to seeing her. Please give my condolences to your family and to you, my friend, my best wishes.
Paul Dragoo says
Rod So sorry for your loss
l lost my Honey last January.
I can say let’s Remember You in
Priayer Bless you Rod
Paul Dragoo
Cathy Crawley says
Dear Rod so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear wife Jean. So glad to have enjoyed your friendship. Love Cathy and Bob Crawley