Edna M. “Marie” Mock, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 6:31 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Avalon Village Nursing Home, Ligonier.

She was born Dec. 21, 1927, in Leesburg, to Leroy S. and Marie Ruth (Goodman) Bennett.

She was a lifetime Kosciusko area resident and attended Atwood High School. On June 2, 1947, in Elizabeth City, N.C., she married Lee “Gene” Mock, who preceded her in death on Sept. 26, 2013. She was a homemaker and former waitress at local area restaurants. She formerly attended the New Salem Church of the Brethren, Milford.

She is survived by her son: Gary Mock, Syracuse; granddaughter: Valerie (Paul) Clingerman, Vincennes; and brother: Dr. Gaylord Bennett, Seattle, Wash. She was preceded by her parents; husband; sister: Demaris Bennett; and five brothers: Dwight; Eugene; Donald; Wendell; and Chauncey Bennett.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 23, in the Mock Addition of the North Webster Cemetery, with Pastor Brad Cox of Wawasee Lakeside Chapel officiating.

Memorials may be given to Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To send condolences to the family in Mrs. Mocks’ memory, visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com.