Mary Denney, 98

Mary Martha Denney, age 98, of Sherwood, died Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Drew’s Place in Coldwater where she had resided the past 18 months. She was born in Grant County, Indiana on Jan. 22, 1921 the daughter of Frederick and Goldie Mae (DeHoff) Denney. She was a graduate of Athens High School and attended Augerbright Business College. Mary had been employed at Hillsdale Manufacturing where she made uniforms for the Army. Later she worked at Eaton Manufacturing polishing valves for aircraft engines. After the war she worked at Lamb Knit in Colon and after their closing, worked at Boyer Lumberyard. Finally, she worked at the Haas Corporation in Mendon where she retired after 24 years of service.

Mary was a member of the Fulton Christian Church. She enjoyed her flower and vegetable garden. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed crocheting afghans and rug hooking. She enjoyed fishing, and raised chickens and Dalmatian dogs. She was a benevolent and good older sister who helped raise two nephews following the death of their mother.

Mary is survived by four sisters, Bertha Smith of Fulton; Patricia Shepler Carter of Athens, Mable (Elwin) Holtz of Fulton, and Delores (Bruce) Loker of Vicksburg; sisters in law, Doris Denney and Darlene Denney; many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Alma Guthrie and Doris Denney; four brothers, Arthur, Frederick, William, and Pete Denney.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 pm Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon. Funeral services will begin at 2 pm Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Noah Miller of Athens, Michigan officiating. Burial will be in South Fulton Cemetery. It is suggested that memorial donations be directed to the Fulton Christian Church, 14108 East W Avenue, Fulton, MI 49052. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com