Summary
Mary Anna (Masner) Gin, 81, passed away at her home on November 24, 2023.
Mary was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Indiana where she was baptized and attended
school at Assumption Catholic Church, graduated from Washington High School, and received
her Dental Assistant certificate from Indiana University Dental School. Mary worked as a server
at Mandarin Inn Chinese Restaurant for several decades, Jong Mea Restaurant, Lotus Garden
Restaurant, Chinese Village Restaurant, Steak and Shake, and Bob Evans. She also worked for
her brother, Joe, at A-1 Tax Service and later owned it until her death, serving many in the
Westside community. Mary was involved in her church and community, especially at St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church during the last decade of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Anthony Masner Sr and Helen Bernice
(Rush) Orsbon, her stepfather, Victor Orsbon, her brothers, Thomas Anthony Masner Jr, William
Joseph Masner, her favorite aunt and namesake, Mary (Mame) Masner, her ex-husband,
Richard Hoy Gin, her stepdaughter, Felice Nguyen, and her niece, Becky (Masner) Faulk. Mary
is survived by her son, Richard, her brothers, James Masner, Philip Campbell, and Michael
Campbell, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, including Abigail, nieces and nephews,
especially William Joseph Masner II and Andrea (Masner) Owens.
Funeral services will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Indianapolis, at 10 a.m. on Saturday,
December 2nd. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Joseph’s food kitchen would be
appreciated.
2 Replies to “Mary Anna Gin”
My sister Mary was like a second Mother to me and my brother Mike. She did a lot of babysitting while Mom went to town to pay bills or going to work. She took us on the dates with her boyfriend. She walked me to school at Assumption grade school in the deep snow. She always cared about other people, and was worried about the homeless. Mary has nothing to be ashamed of they way she led her life. I can see her Mother waiting for her in heaven. Groing up as poor children in our house we were rich in love. See you later sis
She was a gorgeous Person with a big heart. When we searched my Mom’ s Dad, we found her. She brought so much joy in my Mom’s last Months here on earth. She welcomed my Mom, my sister and I so warm to the family. I wish I would have met her in Person. She always wrote us and gave us the feeling to be important. I will never ever forget her. Rest in Peace Grandma Mary Anna. If you see my Mom, give her a big hug . Please.
We love you!