October 12, 1935 – April 4, 2020
Mary Evelyn Calvert, 84, Sheridan (Terhune), passed away on Saturday morning, April 4, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living in Carmel. Born in Lebanon on October 12, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Henry Clifford and Florence Mable (Demaree) Johns. On August 28, 1953, Mary married the love of her life, Doran Clay Calvert.
Mary was a member of Terhune United Methodist Church for over 65 years, and a member of Ellenton United Methodist Church in Florida for over 10 years. She was a church pianist, Sunday school teacher, and vacation bible school teacher at Terhune UMC; she also was a member of the church choir, and a member of the Jamboree Quartet at Ellenton UMC.
Mary and Doran owned the old general store in Terhune under the proprietary name of Johns & Calvert. They purchased the business from Mary’s late parents Hank and Florence Johns in the early 1970s, at which time Mary assumed responsibility of business management. Her parents had owned and operated the general store since the late 1920s. The store closed in 1999, when both Mary and Doran retired.
Mary loved playing the piano/organ and singing. She was a former member of Sweet Adeline’s. She was also a member of Boone County Home Economics and Job’s Daughters. She is a graduate of Sheridan High School Class of 1953. She enjoyed sewing and was an extremely accomplished seamstress, often found shopping for patterns or sewing clothes for each and every family member. When she wasn’t sewing or busy cooking family meals, washing clothes, or cleaning house, you might find her in the kitchen giving family haircuts. Gardening was another one of her passions, and the fruits of her labor through canning and freezing were enjoyed by both family and friends.
Crossword puzzles and reading novels were her getaway when it was time to relax. Once a month, since graduating high school, she enjoyed hosting or attending card club with her closest high school friends (Jim and Sue Mossburg, Don and Alice Lecklitner, and/or Jim and Ilene Mossburg) for an evening of euchre … and lots of fun, food, and laughter.
She was an extremely hardworking and busy woman. Most of all, Mary was a loving and dedicated wife, wonderful mother, and grateful grandmother and great grandmother dedicated in love and service to her family. Above all else, Mary was a kind and gentle soul who dedicated her life to God; poured her heart into parenting her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; and served her community to the best of her ability every chance she had.
Mary is survived by her husband of 66 years, Doran Calvert; sons, Gary Neil and David Bruce Calvert; daughter, Susan Diane Rawlings (Randy); brothers, Donald and Robert Johns; bonus sister and brother, Myrna Demaree Rodriguez and Ronald Demaree; grandchildren, Raina (Jason) Cox, Danielle Calvert, Andrew (Ashley) Calvert, Jeffrey (Brittany) Rawlings, Jennifer (Joe) Godar and Dawson Calvert; and great-grandchildren, Rionna Cox, Jada Cox, Sophia Cox, Cole Rawlings, Hallee Rawlings, Lettie Rawlings, Evelyn Godar, Avery Calvert and Amelia Calvert. Mary is preceded in death only by her parents, Henry and Florence Johns, and bonus brother, Jack Demaree.
A private family graveside service will be held at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan. A celebration of Mary’s life will be planned for a later date. All are encouraged to leave a condolence or to sign Mary’s guest book at fisherfunerals.com. Fisher Family Funeral Services is honored to serve the Calvert Family.