Mary “Louise” Asher, 92, of Wabash, Indiana, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died 5:49 pm, Saturday, August 14, 2021, at her home. She was born on October 26, 1928, in Paintsville, Kentucky, to Curtis and Alta (Cheek) Sparks.
Louise married John A. Asher in 1951; he died November 18, 1999. She and her husband John owned South Side Floor Service in Fort Wayne for over 40 years. She attended Beauty College in Fort Wayne and also owned a hair salon in Waynedale, where she had a large clientele for many years. Louise lived most of her life in the Fort Wayne area. Though she had many interests, her greatest joy was the art of cooking, and her cookbook collection would rival even the greatest chefs. Louise was the matriarch of her family, whose loss will surely be measured by her profound absence in their lives.
She is survived by two children, Christy (Daniel Bricker) Robichaud of Wabash, and Dan (Lynette) Asher of Fort Wayne. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and four sisters.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Rob Barton officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 1-2 pm Thursday, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are Salvation Army or In Touch Ministries.
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