Grace A. Cooning

Grace Cooning, 95, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on December 9, 2021. She was born on March 30, 1926 to the late Otto and Mary Kessler in Indianapolis.

Grace graduated from Ben Davis High School and in 1945 she married the love of her life, James R. Cooning.  She worked for many years as a Teachers Aid in the public school system until her retirement in 1988. She was also a member of Good Shepard United Methodist Church and sang in the choir. Grace often enjoyed crafts, including but not limited to, quilting, crocheting, sewing, cross stitch, and embroidery.

She is survived by her loving children, Michael J. (Pam) Cooning of Denver, NC, Judith K. (Steve) Kerr of Indianapolis, IN, Kathleen S. (Scott) Erickson of Naples, FL, and Peggy J. (Doug Lepter) Cooning of Nashville, TN; brother, Ralph Kessler; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in passing by her husband of 76 years, James Cooning; and sisters Elizabeth Phillips and Jean Payne.

A Funeral Memorial Service will be held in celebration of both Grace and her beloved Husband James on Friday, December 17, 2021. A time of visitation will be held from 12:00-1:30PM with funeral service to begin at 1:30PM all to be held at Flanner Buchanan – Washington Park East, 10722 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229. Grace will be laid to rest at Washington Park East Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 2015 South Arlington Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46203.