Mavis K. Stinson, Avon, passed away on the early morning of Wednesday, July 19, 2023. She was 94 years old. Mavis was born in Allen County Kentucky to her parents Burnett and Gracie Keen. She graduated from Allen County High School, class of 1947, and attended Business College in Indianapolis where she earned a Certificate of Business. Mavis married her husband, Delbert, in 1948 and they shared 69 years of marriage together.
Mavis worked as an administrative assistant to the executive directors at Eli Lilly and retired after 40 years of service. Mavis was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church since February of 1966. Mavis was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, lodge #267 in Halfway, KY, for over 70 years. Mavis enjoyed boating, skiing and fishing with her husband. She loved genealogy and had compiled an impressive collection of familial information into a family genealogy book. Mavis and Delbert enjoyed traveling together in their retirement; they enjoyed cruises all over the world, most notably their cruise to the Holy Land. Mavis made a point of putting her faith and her family first throughout her life and will continue to be remembered for her strong willed nature.
Mavis is survived by her son, Jeff (Donna) Stinson; her grandchildren, Justin, Kirk, Devin and Megan; her great grandchildren, Graham, Emily and Scarlet; her daughter-in-law, Cathy Stinson; her numerous nieces and nephews.
Mavis is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Delbert Stinson; her son, Terry Stinson; her brothers, Benny Keen and Tom Keen.
A visitation for Mavis will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 12:00 pm. Burial will immediately follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens at 1:00 pm.

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For those choosing to make a memorial contribution, the family suggests that donations be mailed to the Alzheimer's Association, located at  50 91st St #100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.