Martha Joyce Vickery Reinoehl Muncie, Indiana Obituary

Molly

MUNCIE - Martha Joyce Belcher Vickery Reinoehl, age 95, most familiarly known as Molly, passed peacefully at home on Monday, July 25, 2022. Molly was the daughter of Aaron (Doug) and Irene Belcher. She was born at home on August 30, 1926. Molly was a native and life-long resident of Muncie. She graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1944, but didn't stop there. A graduate of Ball State Teachers College in 1948, she taught kindergarten for 36 years at Stevenson and Grissom Elementary Schools. She also supervised student teachers for many years. Throughout her teaching career and into retirement, Molly remained active in the Muncie Teachers Association, and Indiana State Teachers Association. She even came out of retirement, and volunteered as a teacher’s assistant at West View Elementary to be closer to her grandchildren. Molly has been an 80- year member of High Street United Methodist Church. She served faithfully in the adult choir for over 50 years. One of her fondest memories was joining many other choirs from the United States to sing John Rutter's Requiem at Carnegie Hall, NYC. This 400-voice choir was conducted by the English composer himself. Molly was also an original member of the High Street Handbell Choir from its inception, and played with them for 30 years. She was very involved in other church activities as well. Molly is survived by her daughter, Amy Murdock (Randy); grandchildren, Elisabeth Roberts (Shane), Michael Gill (Murphy), David Gill, Jonathan Murdock (Emma Dewhirst) and Emily Murdock; great-grandchildren, Matthew Roberts (Brittany), Cole Roberts, Brenna and Ava Gill; great-great-granddaughter, Lyra Roberts; and cousins, Sarah O'Brien (daughter, Julie) and Jack Swaim (Beth) (daughters, Megan and Laura). In addition to her parents, Molly was preceded in death by her sister, Judith Belcher Manning; and husbands, Max Vickery and Harold Reinoehl. She was greatly loved by all, and will be missed by so many friends, and her family. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at High Street United Methodist Church, 219 S. High Street, Muncie, with Pastor Teri Crouse officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Ridge Cemetery. Family and friends may call at High Street United Methodist Church, 219 S. High Street, Muncie from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Memorial Contributions may be directed to High Street United Methodist Church, 219 S. High Street, Muncie, IN 47305. The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.
August 30, 1926 - July 25, 202208/30/192607/25/2022
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Chris McCammon
September 22, 2022
I was in Miss Mollys kindergarten in 1957 I learned everything I needed to know everything that I needed to know in life, Eat a couple of cookies have milk and take a nap, and I still do it every day.. When I was a soldier in 1972 my best friend friend was killed in a te... Continue Reading
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Barbara (Brittain) Hickman
July 31, 2022
Miss Molly was my kindergarten teacher during the 1949-1950 school year at Stevenson School. She was one of the sweetest people I've ever known. Even though I have not seen her in decades, I still remember her for her kindness to children. May God bless all her family... Continue Reading
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Joyce Himes
July 27, 2022
Amy, just wanted to share my deepest sympathy for your loss. Your mother appears to have been a great person. From your old boss, Joyce Himes.
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Barb Jay Wilmoth
July 26, 2022
"Miss Molly" - what a women she was! She was my kindergarten teacher oh so many years ago at Stevenson Elementary. Being a student in her class was a joy because she made learning fun!. She gave us so many opportunities to learn in everything she taught us. One quiet la... Continue Reading
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The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory
July 26, 2022