Mary Ellen Meece

Mary Ellen Meece, 90, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at her home. She was born on June 17, 1935 to James Arlie and Martha Ann (Watts) Messer in Sevierville, Tennessee.

Mary received her BA from Berea College in Kentucky and her Master's from University of Kentucky. She was an elementary school teacher in Fayette County in Lexington, Kentucky for over 35 years and spent most of her career at Garden Springs Elementary School. Mary served as president of the Parent Teacher Association, volunteered for Good Samaritan Hospital and Auxiliary Board, and was a longtime volunteer at Southern Hills United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband of almost 71 years, Roger Meece; son, James "Jim" Avery (Jennifer) Meece; daughter, Martha Ann (Jeffery) Lail; grandchildren, Dr. Andrew "Drew" Jacob (Katie) Lail, Benjamin Avery Meece, and Anna Elizabeth Meece; great-grandson, Jackson Avery Meece; and brother, Thomas Messer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Truesdell Meece.

The Meece Family has entrusted Randall & Roberts Funeral Home with Mary's care.

Memorial contributions may be made to Berea College, PO Box 1855, Berea, KY 40403, https://www.berea.edu/

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