Mary Ellen (Brown) German

 Mary Ellen German was born March 28, 1931, to the union of Mitchell Knight and Anna Nora Cole, in Montgomery, Alabama. She accepted Christ and was baptized as a young girl. There was no exception when it came to church, it was a way of life for her and her family. She met and married her soulmate Harris German, Sr., at a very young age. They had nine beautiful children. To provide a better life for his family, Harris German, Sr. moved his family to Gary, Indiana, in 1955.

Mary was a retiree of North Lake Methodist Hospital, Gary, Indiana. She spent countless hours with her children, grandchildren, and other family members. Her family was her everything. She also took great pride in her garden and yard because of her love for flowers and plants.

She leaves to cherish her memory: six children Gloria German-Vinson of Pasadena, California; Mary Ann German, Linda German-Omeze, Edith M. Stephens, Cynthia L. Mabone, and David German (Eugenia) all of Gary, Indiana. Two loving sisters: Bennie Mae Patterson of Anderson, Indiana; and, Mary Lee Lewis of Jacksonville, Florida. One loving brother: Thomas J.C. Knight, Sr. of Gary, Indiana. One Sister-in-law: Sarah Wilson (Gordon) of Anderson, Indiana; 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren.

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