The tide recedes but leaves behind
bright seashells on the sand;
The sun goes down,
but gentle warmth still lingers on the land,
The music stops,
and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains…
For every joy that passes,
something beautiful remains.
- Hadin Marshall
The Memorial
On February 19, 2022, a virtual celebration was held to honor Mary’s life. Click the image to the right to hear from her family and friends in a recording of the event.
What People Are Saying
“To my sister…
Remembering all those great memories from our childhood to the most recent ones!
Missing you terribly…
…til we meet again. ❤️”
— Janet and Dana Brown (Mary’s sister and brother-in-law)
“…Though she’s no longer here, her influence and love are still profoundly felt by anyone who really knew her.”
— Jim Tims (Mary’s brother)
Share a tribute
Take a moment to read some memories friends and family have shared about Mary. If you wish to, leave a memory of your own.
Take a moment to read some tributes and memories friends and family have shared about Mary. If you wish to, leave one of your own.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations in Mary’s name to Ele’s Place Ann Arbor, a cause she was passionate about and volunteered at for several years.