Mary Ellen Akioka
February 29, 1940 - March 4, 2021
Mary Ellen Akioka, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away March 4, 2021. She was born February 29, 1940 in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late John Herbert and Newenna Virginia Coffin. Mary Ellen was a 1958 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School. She was a ballroom dance instructor and owned and operated Aki’s Dance Studio for many years. Mary Ellen was a member of Rosedale Hills United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon at Shirley Brothers Thompson Road Chapel, 3333 East Thompson Road. Mary Ellen is survived by her children, Cindy L. Strain (Doug) and Ray A. Bell II; grandchildren, Justin Strain (Melinda), Joshua Strain (Kaylea), Will Strain, Melissa Shepperd (Ronnie), Jason Bell, Clayton Bell and Clint Bell; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Myrna J. Carmichael; stepmother, Marjorie Coffin; and sister-in-law, Loralie Coffin. She was preceded in death by her brother, John Coffin; sister, Helen Everts; and grandson, Doug Strain.
Mary Ellen Akioka, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away March 4, 2021. She was born February 29, 1940 in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late John Herbert and Newenna Virginia Coffin. Mary Ellen was a 1958 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School.... View Obituary & Service Information