Mary Lou McCracken, 70, of Poland, IN passed away Monday April 8, 2019 at 4:37 am in Union Hospital. She was born March 25, 1949 in Putnam County, IN to Robert M. Branham, Sr. and Margaret E. (Kean) Branham. Mary is survived by a daughter, Donna Bumgardner of Poland; a son, Donnie McCracken (Sherry) of Cloverdale; grandchildren, Bryttani (Wade), Justin (Pibi), Dusty, Channing (Coty), Arianna, and Alexandra; great-grandchildren, McKynli, Tristin, Kashlyn, Corbin, Caiden, Hunter, and Lane; sisters, Carolyn Sutherland (Jay) of Greencastle and Connie Servies (Greg) of Plainfield and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Robert Branham, Jr. and Terry L. Branham and a grandson, Joseph Bumgardner. Mary loved doing crossword puzzles and going on Goodwill shopping trips and most of all she loved her grandchildren. Per her request cremation has been chosen with burial at a later time in Forest Hills Cemetery in Greencastle. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Samaritan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.samaritanfunerals.com