Mary Moody

Mary Moody, 95, passed away on June 21, 2025, in Indiana. Services for Mary will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the Bellfountaine Chapel in Tracy, Iowa, at 11:00 a.m. Family will greet guests prior to the service starting at 10:00 a.m. A burial will be held at Bellefountaine cemetery following the service. A luncheon will be held at the Clay Township Fire and Rescue Station in Tracy, Iowa, after the burial.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Bellefountaine cemetery fund.

Mary was born on September 21, 1929, in Russell, Iowa to Frank and Mary Downard. Her and her older brother George grew up on the farm feeding the chickens, riding the horses, and milking the cows. On March 30, 1947, Mary married the love of her life—Cleo Leroy Moody—after his return home from fighting for his country in WWII. The love and commitment displayed over the next 73 years continued to be an inspiration to all. Cleo and Mary began to grow their family in Tracy, Iowa, where they were blessed with two wonderful daughters, Shirley and Sheila. In 1963, they moved to Indiana as Cleo operated the world’s largest dragline for Peabody Coal.

Mary loved children and often babysat all the neighborhood kids both before and after school. She especially enjoyed time with all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She often spent her free time crafting, quilting, sewing, and crocheting. Cleo and Mary enjoyed travelling once Cleo retired. They enjoyed jumping in the car for their next adventure, usually visiting family. Some of their favorite destinations were Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Texas, and Florida along with Branson, MO.

Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 73 years, Cleo Moody; along with her parents, Frank and Mary Downard, her stepfather: Sylvan Wright, and her brother, George Downard.

She is survived by her two daughters: Shirley Ann (David) Chadd and Sheila Irene (Edward) McCammon; brothers-in-law: Raymond Moody, Kenneth (Joyce) Moody, and David (Chris) Moody; sister-in-law: Ethel Dishman; grandchildren: David (Salina) Chadd, Lisa (Steve) Mayer, Sarah (Tim) Smith, Douglas (Cindy) McCammon, Jennifer (Jerry) McKinnon, Nicholas (Kristy) McCammon, and honorary grandson Coty Downard; great grandchildren: Ethan Wallace, Zachary Mayer, Andrew Mayer, Lydia McCammon, John (Caryssa) McKinnon, Braylee McKinnon, Colten McKinnon, Adara McCammon, Mackenzie Streeval, Shaiann Chadd, and Jacob Chadd; great great grandchildren: Shaylyn McKinnon, Ariel McKinnon, Gavin McKinnon, and Nova Wallace; and several nieces and nephews.

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure!