Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Mary Ellen Gidcumb
Dec 4th, 1952 - Sep 1st, 2015Mary Ellen Gidcumb, age 62, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Mary Ellen was born December 4, 1952 in Flora, having the honor of being the 1000th baby born at Clay County Hospital. She married Terry L. Gidcumb on December 27, 1980 at the McCabe General Baptist Church in Flora. Mary Ellen worked for the Clay County Housing Authority and enjoyed her job as an occupancy officer from 1981-2013, retiring after 32 years. She enjoyed traveling, being with family, and cherished her close relationship with her son and grandson.
Mary Ellen is survived by her husband: Terry Gidcumb of Flora; son: Chad (wife Susan) King of Flora; grandson: Vince (wife Danielle) King of Xenia; uncle: Harvey (wife Jean) Engelmeier of Flora; aunt: Bernadine Landreth of Flora; sister-in-law: Brenda (husband Mark) Kessel of Mill Shoals; nephew: Mikel Kessel of Mill Shoals; and a niece: Chasity Kessel of Mill Shoals. She was preceded in death by her mother: Margaret Bernice Billington and a special aunt: Evelyn Engelmeier.
A funeral service for Mary Ellen Gidcumb will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with Brother Rodney Payne officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be given to McCabe General Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.frankandbright.com.