Marilyn A. Redding

August 4, 1933 – November 28, 2020

Marilyn A. Redding, 87, Fishers, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020. She was born in Indianapolis on August 4, 1933 to Alva T. and Hester B. (Grinstead) Andis. She graduated from Greenfield High School in 1951 and earned her bachelor’s degree in English from IUPUI.

Marilyn started her early career days doing office work before moving on to medical. Most recently, she worked as an LPN for Tender Care in Indianapolis for many years. She attended Wilkinson Church of Christ and was a past member of the Psi Iota Xi philanthropic sorority in Greenfield. Marilyn enjoyed reading, traveling, and exercising. She had a strong work ethic and passion for taking care of children with disabilities.

She is survived by her long-term companion, Gerald Gouty, Wilkinson; children, Keith (Donna) Redding, Fishers, and Gary (Barbara) Redding, Greenville, S.C.; grandchildren, Vince (Erin) Redding, Noblesville, Anne (Lee) Johnson, Rockhill, N.C., and Joe (Becca) Redding, Charleston, S.C.; four great-grandchildren; and brother, Maurice (Mickee) Andis, McCordsville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alva and Hester Andis.

Services celebrating Marilyn’s life will be held privately for her family, including a service by the Hancock Health Nurses Honor Service team. Burial will be at Park Cemetery in Greenfield. As a reminder, the government mandate requires guests to wear masks when inside the building. We are limited to a capacity of 50 guests at a time and please practice social distancing.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dementia Society of America by mail to P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 or online at dementiasociety.org/donate; or to Alzheimer’s Association by mail to 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or online at alz.org/donate.

Friends may share a memory or condolence at erleweinmortuary.com. Arrangements are being handled by Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory in Greenfield.