I had the privilege of working with Mary a couple years during VBS when our church and hers held the program together. We co-led the story-telling. I enjoyed listening to Mary tell the Bible stories. It was easy to see how much she loved children. The 1st year the VBS theme was secret agents so we had fun with it! Mary came up with code names for us and we dressed the part. The memory makes me smile. We had different story-telling methods but complemented each other. I'm better for having known Mary. She will be missed but I know she's telling "the old, old story" in heaven.
Dear "Ryan Kids" - Just wanting you to know that we are so sorry for the loss of Mary. Wishing we could be here for you all but not possible at this time. Please know we love and care for all of you and yours! JD and Carol Barker (Hadley)
Mari and her parents were my next door neighbors for 25 years. I couldnt of had nicer, more loving people for neighbors..Mari earned her golden wings from heaven a long time ago...she was a good Christian lady who gave herself to anyone in need. I know she is with God and smiling down upon us.
I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was a wonderful lady. I'm sure she is being greeted in Heaven with open arms by all her Shallow Water friends!
