Mary E. Sosbe-Rife
April 24, 2025

Mary E. Sosbe-Rife, 71, of Bowling Green, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her residence. Mary was born in Manchester, Kentucky, on June 28, 1953 to Ralph Turner and Pearlie (Henson) Turner. Mary loved her family dearly and enjoyed taking care of everyone. She loved the Lord and enjoyed riding motorcycles and her flower garden. Mary married Richard "Rick" A. Rife on June 27, 1998 and together, they enjoyed a wonderful, wonderful life.
Mary is survived by her husband, her children, Tammy (Michael) Bentley, Ronald L. (Katie) Sosbe, Stacy L. (Melvin) Bentley, grandchildren, Tila Milligan, Robert Sosbe, Ronnie Sosbe, Joshua Irby, Tyler Sosbe, Cierra Sosbe, Melvin Lee Sosbe, Latasha Lynn Sosbe, several great-grandchildren, siblings, Charles (Debbie) Taylor, Maggie (Daryl) Henson, Dosha Hensley, Tammy (Jody) Binder, Carolisa (Ray) Sams, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Arnold Lee Sosbe, son, Arnold Lee Sosbe, Jr..
Funeral services will be 12:00 PM, Monday, April 28, 2025 at the West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home, 105 North Montgomery Street, Spencer, Indiana 47460. Joe Frazier will officiate, burial will follow in Floral Park Cemetery in Indianapolis.
Visitation will be 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM, Monday, at the funeral home.
Condolences may be shared at www.westparrishpedigo.com.
Mary is survived by her husband, her children, Tammy (Michael) Bentley, Ronald L. (Katie) Sosbe, Stacy L. (Melvin) Bentley, grandchildren, Tila Milligan, Robert Sosbe, Ronnie Sosbe, Joshua Irby, Tyler Sosbe, Cierra Sosbe, Melvin Lee Sosbe, Latasha Lynn Sosbe, several great-grandchildren, siblings, Charles (Debbie) Taylor, Maggie (Daryl) Henson, Dosha Hensley, Tammy (Jody) Binder, Carolisa (Ray) Sams, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Arnold Lee Sosbe, son, Arnold Lee Sosbe, Jr..
Funeral services will be 12:00 PM, Monday, April 28, 2025 at the West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home, 105 North Montgomery Street, Spencer, Indiana 47460. Joe Frazier will officiate, burial will follow in Floral Park Cemetery in Indianapolis.
Visitation will be 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM, Monday, at the funeral home.
Condolences may be shared at www.westparrishpedigo.com.
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