Maryelen Everest

Maryelen Everest, was born on August 15, 1936, to Clifford and Helen Tyson, passed away on October 6, 2026, at the age of 90 in Noblesville, Indiana. Maryelen lived a fulfilling life dedicated to her family and her faith. She is the widow of Paul Everest, with whom she shared countless precious memories for more than 70 years. Prior to her retirement, Maryelen was a devoted employee in the school cafeteria, where she touched the lives of many students with her warm smile and nurturing nature.

Maryelen held a strong passion for reading, cooking, doing word searches and her love for lighthouses. Her hobbies were a testament to her love for learning, creativity, and attention to detail. She was a member of the Frankton Community Church (formerly Frankton United Methodist Church), where she found spiritual solace and a sense of community. She also found great joy in spending time with her family, nurturing relationships with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Maryelen is survived by her children Ronda (William) Davis, Lisa (Thomas) Ford, and Rodney (Vickie) Everest, her daughter-in-law Joy Everest, and her sister Shirley (Don) Slee. Her legacy will also be carried on by her grandchildren, Matthew Davis, Michael (Joe) Davis, Justin (Cara) Ford, Jennifer (Matthew) Koch, Sara Everest, Jessica Everest, Victoria (Bryce) Myers, Johnathan Everest, Travis Tomlinson, Angela Clingerman, Matthew Tomlinson, James Tomlinson, several great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Paul Everest, her son Steven Everest, her grandson Joshua Everest, her parents Clifford and Helen Tyson, her brothers David and Merlin Tyson, and her sister Roberta Price.

Maryelen’s life will be honored with a viewing on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11:00amEDT at Harper & Dunnichay Funeral Home, located at 305 East Sigler Street, Frankton, Indiana, 46044. The funeral service will follow at the same venue at 12:00pmEDT. We invite those who knew Maryelen to remember and celebrate her life.

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