Marla D. Phares, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away, Monday, December 2, 2024, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
She was born July 10, 1940, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Earl Leon and Grace L. (McComas) Cole. In November of 1960, she married Larry K. Phares, and he preceded her in death on September 29, 2021.
Marla is survived by her daughter, Lorrie Pierce of Shelbyville; son, Brian Phares and wife, Robin, of Sarasota, Florida; sisters, Shirley Disser and husband, Jack, Beverly Crosby, Faye “Peachie” Engle and husband, Ernie, Jackie Harding and husband, George, Christie Browning and husband, R.D., Sherri Krieger and Julie Wise and husband, Tommy, all of Shelbyville, and Beth Cole of Waldron; grandchildren, Ashlee Thomas and husband, Matthew, and Anna Ingle and husband, Ben; great-grandchildren, Kaylee Thomas, Henry Ingle, Jack Ingle and Maddie Ingle; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to Larry, Marla was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Worland; brothers, Ronald Cole, Michael Todd Cole and Gregory J. Cole; and granddaughter, Kelly Pierce.
Marla graduated in 1958 from Shelbyville High School.
She was a legal secretary for over 30 years, for the law firm off Stubbs and Meltzer.
Marla was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
She enjoyed spending time with her sisters, creating memories with her grandchildren and going to the Monday buffet at the casino with Larry.
Private family services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Shelby County, PO Box 844, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.
Online condolences may be shared at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
