Mary Louise Tanksley, 84, of Lafayette, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at IU Health Arnett Hospital. She was born January 28, 1941, in Lafayette, IN, to the late Alve and Alice Hall. On April 20, 1958, she married Carl M. Tanksley Jr and he preceded her in death on April 4, 2022. MaryContinue Reading
Mary L. Tanksley
January 28, 1941 - January 13, 2026
Visitation
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Friday 1/23,
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Mary Louise Tanksley, 84, of Lafayette, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at IU Health Arnett Hospital. She was born January 28, 1941, in Lafayette, IN, to the late Alve and Alice Hall.
On April 20, 1958, she married Carl M. Tanksley Jr and he preceded her in death on April 4, 2022.
Mary worked as a custodian for the Tippecanoe County School Corp for 30 years. She enjoyed putting things together and puzzles.
Surviving are her children Aaron Tanksley of Lafayette, IN, Dennis L. (Angie H. Tanksley) Tanksley of Bringhurst, IN, Roberta (Bob) Sagen of Vancouver, WA, grandchildren Randy Tanksley, Carl Tanksley, Michael Tanksley and Daniel Elliott.
Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Friday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Inurnment will be at Farmers Institute Cemetery.