Mary Ann (Smith) Astell

Mary Ann (Smith) Astell, age 91 of West Lebanon, IN died at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Williamsport Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Mary Ann was born in Bismarck, IL on February 23, 1923. She was the daughter of Herbert and Emma (Ingram) Smith. She graduated from Bismarck High School in 1941. On July 20, 1947 she married John Oliver Astell near Bismarck. He preceded her in death on December 3, 1997. She lived in Bismarck, IL until 1947 when she moved to West Lebanon. Mary Ann worked at Newport Ammo, Webster Hessket, and over 30 years in county government serving as Warren County Auditor for 2 terms beginning in 1964. He was a member of the West Lebanon Christian Church. She enjoyed collecting ceramic elephants. She loved traveling, crocheting, knitting and was very in politics Surviving are, 2 sons, Philip W. Astell and Michael W. Astell (wife: Anne) both of West Lebanon, IN 2 brothers, Herbert D. Smith (wife: Mary Jane) and John R. Smith (wife: Merideth) both of Bismarck, IL Sisters-in-law, Hyla Smith of Danville, IL and Carolyn Hickman of Covington, IN Brothers-in-law, Claire Astell (wife: Mildred) of Catlin, IL and Richard Astell (wife: Cherie) of West Lebanon, IN 6 grandchildren, April Bradshaw (Dallas), Brandy Holt (Kyle), Parker Roan, Erin Zollner (Nick), John Astell and Bryon Astell 14 great-grandchildren, Taylor Astell, Jordyn Zollner, Bryce Zollner, Bridgett Zollner, Trenton Zollner, Alyssa Zollner, Jenna Zollner, Scout Holt, Nash Holt, Anderson Bradshaw, Koy Bradshaw, Roan Holt, Nolan Bradhsaw, and Tatum Bradshaw Mary Ann was preceded in death by twin sons at infancy, 2 brothers, Howard Smith and Larry Smith. Visitation will be at the West Lebanon Christian Church on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Services will be there on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service with Minister Bruce Thornsbrough officiating. Interment will be at West Lebanon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Lebanon Christian Church.