Delores J. Mercer

Delores J. (Hood) Mercer, 88, of Camby, passed away Tuesday, January 26th, 2021. She was born January 8th, 1933 in Brazil, Indiana to her parents, Fred Hood and Cynthia (Pell) Girton. She married Kenneth L. Mercer on July 12th, 1952. Although she grew up in Brazil, she lived most of her life in Mooresville. She was a Champion of type 1 Diabetes for 55 years. She proved that even with Diabetes challenges, you can live a healthy and long life. Delores was a 1952 graduate of Van Buren High School in Brazil, Indiana. She worked as an Aide for Dr. Kendrick at Kendrick Colorectal Hospital in Mooresville. Delores and Kenneth built their home in 1963 and that is where they lived for 53 years. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, canning, and reading, especially Stephen King novels. Delores is survived by her five children: Janet (David) Thompson of Texas, Jay Mercer of Greencastle, Julie Acton (Danny Shaw) of St. Thomas, Tod (Tina) Mercer of Mooresville, and Cindy (Bart) Tarleton of Camby; nine grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Delores is preceded in death by both of her parents and her husband, Kenneth L. Mercer. There will be a memorial gathering at Jones Family Mortuary held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 10am to 12 noon with a celebration of life service to follow at 12 noon. There will be a meal provided immediately following the service. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Jones Family Mortuary, Mooresville. In lieu of flowers please consider donating in Delores' memory to American Diabetes Association, 8604 Allisonville Rd Suite 140, Indianapolis, IN 46250 or The American Alzheimer's Association, 50 E 91st St #100, Indianapolis, IN 46240 To send a condolence to the family or to share a story about Delores, please visit: www.jonesfamilymortuary.com