Mildred "Midge" Marie THOMAS Trick

96, of Fishers, IN, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023, while being rocked in her daughter’s arms, listening to the classic hymns she enjoyed so much. She was born January 23, 1926, in Perry, IN, to the late Chester H. and Emily M. MASSEY Thomas. Her favorite class was Home Economics which prepared her well for life – she loved taking care of the house, was a wonderful cook, and enjoyed entertaining people in her home. After graduating from Southport High School in 1944, she married Virgil F. later that year. In 1945, with Virg stationed at Camp Atterbury, Midge started working at the Gospel Trumpet Company. Most of her career was spent as a secretary: 57-59 Weekday Religious Ed; 59-77 Ft. Benjamin Harrison Finance Center; 77-80 IRS; 80-86 USDA Veterinary Services. She earned an Outstanding IRS Federal Employee of the Year Award in 1980. All the years as a professional secretary made it impossible for her to NOT answer the phone and talk for long periods of time, much to the enjoyment of telemarketers and con-artists. Midge started attending Glendale Church of God, which later became Church at the Crossing, in 1954 and faithfully attended until the Covid epidemic forced her to watch from home. She helped lead an Adult Singles class, a Young Marrieds class, the Youth Group, myriad Small groups, and Bible Studies; she was a part of a Co-ordinating Council Committee, Nominating Committee, Daytimers Club, Lydia’s Ladies, Nyle Kardatzke’s Christina Living class, as well as many other groups over nearly 7 decades. The Tricks were also host to many missionaries and their families. After retirement, Midge enjoyed entertaining, traveling, and craftwork. Her smile was known to brighten an entire room, bringing warmth to even the saddest heart. And if her smile didn’t brighten their day, surely her chocolate desserts would. She was known to always have chocolate sauce and/or desserts at the ready for whomever God might send her way. She survived an encounter with a train, when she and baby Tom were thrown from their car upon impact. She never completely overcame her childhood fear of cats, after sending one into an unsuspecting outhouse; she was always afraid they would exact their revenge. Every grandkid celebrated the day they were finally taller than Grandma. Although she was small in stature, her legacy is large. She loved everyone she encountered, never met a stranger, and made each soul feel like the most important person in her world. Visitation will be Monday, January 16, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Rd. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. (visitation at 10:00 a.m.) at The Church at the Crossing, 9111 Haverstick Rd., Indianapolis, 46240. The live stream can be viewed at https://boxcast.tv/view/midge-trick-memorial-service-zhpucqz09qt4psfq9gt7 Mildred is preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Trick; son, Tom Trick; great-grandson, Giles Grimmer, and sibling, Herb Thomas. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Jim) Trick-Shoot; daughter-in-law, Kay (Wayne) Anderson; grandchildren, Patrick Anderson, Christa Shoot Grimmer, Bradley (Elizabeth) Trick, Matthew (Robin) Anderson, Jonathon (Sarah) Trick, and Tiffany (Annel) Robayna; great-grandchildren, Jericho Grimmer, Makara and Noah Trick, Connor, Calvin and Charlie Anderson, Hadassah and Nehemiah Trick, Senia and Eli Robayna; sibling, Lorraine Morehead; nephews; nieces; and cousins. For a full obituary please visit www.shirleybrothers.com.

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Mildred "Midge" Marie THOMAS Trick

January 23, 1926 - January 12, 2023