Mary Ellen Tapp

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Ellen Tapp announce her peaceful passing on September 12, 2025 at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 28, 1942 in Butler, Pennsylvania and resided in Hendersonville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Jerome and Patricia MacDonald. She earned her bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University after raising 4 children.

Mary Ellen had a passion for reading and continued to seek learning opportunities throughout her lifetime. She especially loved the Vanderbilt Senior Lecture Series and the Road Scholar Travel Program. She remained active with friends and family and regularly attended Golden Guys and Gals and Young at Heart, in addition to attending Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.

After she retired from Goodwill Industries as a department Manager, she enjoyed domestic and international travel.

She is is survived by her brother Richard (Anita) and devoted children: Joseph (Lisa) and Tammie (Bob); five grandchildren: Gregory (Lauren), Tracey, Jacob, Benjamin, and Abigail as well as four great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her older brother Thomas, and two children, John and Teresa.

Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Hendersonville, Tennessee on September 27, 2025 at 10:30 am. Visitation and 11:30 Mass to follow.