Edna “Marie” Sweet, 91, of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at her home.
She was born April 22, 1933, in Fairland, the daughter of Catherine Anderson. On April 21, 1950, she married Ray Glen Sweet Sr., and he preceded her in death on November 11, 2009.
Marie is survived by her children, Glenda Sweet and Jackie Ruble, both of Greensburg; Ray “Butch” Sweet and wife, Joni, of Westport, Barb Hatfield and husband, Verna, of Jabez, Kentucky, Oren “Rocky” Sweet and wife, Melissa, of Adams, and Carol Shepherd of Waldron; brother, Russell Roan and wife, Kathy, of Shelbyville; 24 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; 32 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to Ray, Marie was preceded in death by her parents; son, Earl “Buster” Sweet; infant daughter, Carol “Annie” Sweet; grandson, Christopher Sweet; brothers, Roy Plymate and Verlie Plymate; great-grandchildren, Levi Wilson, Devin Dollinger and Neal Tracy Jr.; and son-in-law, Chris Shepherd.
Marie retired after working at TRW Cinch for 20 years and ICS (Industrial Cleaning Service) for five years, in 1995.
She enjoyed raising her children. Marie also enjoyed raising maltese puppies, going to the casino and playing bingo.
Marie also leaves behind her dogs, Ava and Diesel; and cat, Tiggers.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm, Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will be at 1 pm, Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the funeral home, with her grandson Pastor Ray Sweet III officiating.
Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 S. 17th St., Columbus, Indiana 47201.
Online condolences may be shared with Marie’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
