Marian L. Cass

Marian L. Cass, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 20, 2026 at home outside of Crawfordsville. She was born on October 10, 1933 to Merle and Martha (Grantham) Ellington in Crawfordsville. Marian married Henry Paul Cass on November 28, 1953 at the First Christian Church in Crawfordsville.

Marian graduated from Crawfordsville High School, Class of 1951. After graduation she worked as a bookkeeper for Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. She continued her career as a legal secretary, teacher's aide and school secretary, until opening Cass Flowers and Greenhouse, the family greenhouse, flower shop and orchard. Marian was a longtime member of First Christian Church in Crawfordsville and formerly involved in their women's groups and volunteered with the church activities. She enjoyed spending time in the garden and cooking for her family. Marian also was a talented seamstress and crocheted.

Marian is survived by her 2 children, Jeffrey (Darlene) Cass and Jennifer (Dale) Hankins; 4 grandchildren, Chad (Kelly) Cass, Logan (Ellen) Cass, Jason (Misty) Hankins, Clinton Hankins; 7 great grandchildren, Mason, Spencer, Harrison, Thatcher, Vivian, Conner (Adyssa Thompson) and Taylor (Payton Robbins); great-great grandson, Aiden Hankins; and brother, David Ellington; brother-in-law, Lon (Sue) Cass; and several nieces and nephews and extended family.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Paul; and great-great granddaughter, Isabella.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Sanders Funeral Care, 315 S Washington Street in Crawfordsville from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am with burial following at Oak Hill Grant Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to Paul.

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