Elaine Lynette Werner

Elaine Lynette Werner, 84, of Carmel, passed away October 4, 2020. She was born January 7, 1936, in Wabash, Indiana, the daughter of Olive and Delbert Mattern, and grew up there on the family farm. Elaine was a lifelong Hoosier, living in Hamilton County since 1964. Mother was devoted to her three children, Lisa Ranck, Ryan (Carla) Ranck and Lynette Truske. She supported and championed all their interests, whether helping the 4H Club, cheering at football, baseball and softball events, chaperoning the band, or attending numerous musical performances. After starting her career as a teller at Merchants Bank, she soon became assistant branch manager, and she met and married John Werner. They had a happy marriage full of travel and doting on their grandchildren. The yearly Easter Egg Hunt was always eagerly anticipated. Their home was often full of fun, chaos, celebrations, and laughter. Mother had an adventurous spirit. She loved to own and drive convertibles and earned the nickname “AJ” from her children’s friends because of her propensity to drive beyond the posted speed limit. In midlife, she owned both a motorcycle and a snowmobile. She even learned how to be a professional clown. Most recently, she got her wish to drive a semi-tractor trailer. After her retirement from banking, she volunteered at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and sang with the Sweet Adelines. She continued her focus on her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, supporting all their efforts. She is survived by five granddaughters, Lauren (Marc) Williams, Kelsey Ranck, Erica (Chris Perry) Truske, Brittany Truske and Katie Truske; and four great-grandchildren, Cadence, Walter, Celeste, and Cadenza. She is also survived by her brother, J.P. (Janice) Mattern; their sons, Aaron (Dawn) and Chad (Karyn) and Nathan (Kristen) and their families; her niece, Lynn Borngrebe; and her family; niece, Allison Basse Tomusk; and nephew, Craig (Toni) Basse. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Elizabeth and Elise; her husband, John; and her great-granddaughter, Coda. Mother will always be remembered for her warm smile and ready laugh. She showed friends and family alike how to be optimistic, caring, kind, and strong. Her private funeral service will be at Shirley Brothers Mortuary on Saturday, October 10, 2020 and is limited to family. Masks and social distancing will be required. A gravesite ceremony follows. Mother fought a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She enjoyed the exercise and camaraderie of Rock Steady Boxing. The family wishes to thank Heart2Heart Hospice and especially her private health aide, Sarah Wallace, for many kindnesses. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research online at www.michaeljfox.org. Arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Mortuaries.

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Elaine Lynette Werner

January 7, 1936 - October 4, 2020