Mary Frances McElroy Obituary

The memory of Mary Frances McElroy (Greenwood, Indiana), who passed away on May 17, 2025 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Justin Ruth and Imogene Ruth; and her brothers, Paul Ruth and Justin "Buddy" Ruth. She is survived by: her husband James; her children, Charles Gaither (Gayle), George Gaither (Karin), Stella Moore, Eric Gaither and Duane Gaither (Shannon); her grandchildren, Matthew Gaither (Jaclyn), Audrey Gaither, Holly Gaither, Dakota Gaither, Noah Gaither (Sarah Jane), Savannah Gaither, Mallory Moore, Chance Gaither, Kylie Fields (Braxton) and Jonathan Gaither; her great grandchildren, Lewis, Shepard, Caspian and Callan; her brother Charlie Ruth (Ursula); and her sister-in-law Pat Ruth. She is also survived by her several nieces and nephews.

For those choosing to make a memorial contribution, the family suggests that donations be sent to Pink Ribbon Connection.