Mary Cloud Obituary

CLOUD Mary Janice (Gano), 62, a native of Lexington, KY, she lived in the Louisville area with her husband Richard since 2001. She will be remembered for her empathy, love and compassion. She was preceded in death by her parents Burgess and Amelia Gano of Lexington, KY. She was a graduate of Tates Creek High School, attended the University of Kentucky and earned a degree from Jefferson Community College in Occupational Therapy. Mary practiced as an Occupational Therapy Assistant since 1998 touching the hearts and lives of many geriatric and rehabilitating patients. She is survived by her husband, her son Brent Sammons and his wife Jill (Lippiatt) Sammons (New Albany, IN), grandchildren Matthew, Michael, Amelia and Sophia Sammons, daughter Lesley Marie Sammons (New York, NY), step-daughter Patricia (Cloud) Hooker and husband Chris Hooker, step-daughter Christina Cloud and fiance Dantrell Butler, brother Richard Gano and sister-in-law Betty Gano (Kennesaw, GA), sister Sandra (Gano) Hahn and fiance Ira Bylsma. She loved and was loved by mother-in-law Edna Cloud. Visitation will be Friday afternoon from 3-5pm and 7-9pm at Milward's Southland. Services will be held at 11am Saturday followed by internment at Lexington Cemetery. Pallbearers, include Ira Bylsma, Stewart Gano, Travis Gano, Chris Hooker, Sean Hutcheon, and Danny Cloud. In lieu of flowers, please memorialize Mary's passion and activism for nature by making donations to the World Wildlife Foundation. She was one of the most sensitive, loving and caring people. Her love for life and all things living are an inspiration and legacy. She will be dearly missed by all. www.milwardfuneral.com

Published by Lexington Herald-Leader from Dec. 27 to Dec. 29, 2012.
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Finally had the courage today to look at the obituaries. I had done Mary's hair every month for 15 years and when she missed her last appt I feared the worst. I love her more than you know and I cannot express my sorrow at her passing. Know that when last we spoke she was positively going on and on with love for her family. I will miss our regular conversations so very much.

My deepest sympathy,

Jazz Fodale

January 22, 2013

This morning I walked into my kitchen and up on the refrigerator is a picture of Mary and my daughter from several years ago. That picture has been there for years and I look at it often and remember fun times from the past. I worked with Mary for several years at meadows east. mary loved when Lauren would come to work with me and Lauren always loved seeing Mary.
The first thought I had after I heard the news was, God now has his zoo keeper!!!!! I have so many wonderful memories of Mary and many have random animals in them ha,ha. I use to say I think she could smell an animal when it entered the parking lot. I remember a duck started walking around the property, over the course of a few days Mary figured out that it was blind so she decided he needed to live on a farm where he wouldn't have to worry about traffic. She visited that duck several times everyday talking to him and feeding him. A few days later, I walked into the rehab room and heard some noise coming from the bathroom when I opened the door there sat Mary with that duck swimming around in the tub. A full size adult duck swimming in the tub!!!!!!!! Mary found someone who owned a farm and that duck found his home in the country.
This and many other animal and human compassion stories is the way I will remember Mary, until I see her again in heaven. Love and prayers to all her family.

Mindy Vincent

January 4, 2013

Sandy and family, I was shocked to hear of Mary's passing. I remember her as such a happy and vivacious person. My heart and prayers go out to you at this time, please know how much we care and send our love to you.

Karen Fowler

December 31, 2012

Mary was an angel on earth. I'm thankful I had the opportunity to work with her at Central Baptist Hospital. Rest in peace!

Rick Hancock

December 29, 2012

I was speechless when I heard the news about Mary. She always had a smile on her face,she loved her patients, and her animals. She was my favorite person to work with at Signature East. I am thinking of your family and praying for them during this time. I love you Mary Cloud.

December 28, 2012

To Dickie and all Mary's family, my heartfelt sympathy. Such an early death is even harder to work through. May you find the strength and peace you will need.

Gilbert Adams

December 28, 2012

I WAS SHOCKED AND TERRIBLY SADDENED TO READ OF MARY'S PASSING. I WENT TO TATES CREEK WITH MARY, AND OUR SISTERS ARE THE SAME AGE ALSO. I REMEMBER GOING TO SEE MARY AT GOOD SAM WHEN BRENT WAS BORN, AND PASS WHERE HER PARENTS LIVED EVERYDAY. MAY THE GOD OF YOUR UNDERSTANDING BRING YOU PEACE OVER TIME.

JAN SCOTT KEIFER

December 28, 2012

December 28, 2012

I attended school with Mary. She was a beautiful person, both inside and out. My prayers are with the family. I am sorry for your loss. Another angel-

Elaine Blevins Berres

December 28, 2012

To Mary's family - I am stunned and saddened at your loss. I just got to know Mary when she came to work here at Treyton Oak Towers, but was struck by her kindness and compassion from the beginning. She was wonderful at encouraging residents to engage in activities, and I was very grateful for her efforts and support.

I've been having some foot/ hip issues for a few months and Mary was always empathetic and encouraging of me personally as well. Have been off since 12/14 due to foot surgery - will certainly miss her warm, positive, giving soul when I return to work.

She was a blessing to all who had the good fortune of meeting her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Susanne Howe

December 28, 2012

I was heart broken to hear of Mary's passing. I was honored to work with Mary at Signature East. She will be truely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.

Connie Singleton

December 27, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of this sad news. I worked with Mary for a short while and thought she was a lovely lady with a big heart. I will remember family in my prayers.

Patricia Hemenway

December 27, 2012

I'm deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family in this time of such great loss. Mrs. Cloud was a wonderful person that will never forget.

Kim Smith-Olrich

December 27, 2012

To the family of Mrs. Cloud,
I pray for your spiritual strength during this time of grief. May you find solace in your faith and comfort from the presence of those who share your sadness about Mary's eternal transition.

Rev. Wanda Lott Collins

December 27, 2012

To the Cloud family,I am deeply sorry for your lost .I did not have the pleasure of meeting your loved one,but heard of many great things that she has done.Please know that God will get all of you through this hard time.Stay strong and be blessed ,God makes no mistakes!

William Mitchell

December 27, 2012

Mary the most genuinely nice, compassionate, and caring person I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and working with. She really brightened up a room and she was always there to give you a hug when you were having a bad day, whether you were a staff member or a patient. I will really miss Mary and my thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.

Michelle Quill

December 27, 2012

Mary always had a smile on her face and a kind word to say. I only worked with her a short time, but filled the room with brightness. She will be missed by many.

Wendi Smith

December 27, 2012

What a great loss that has been suffered by all due to Mary's passing. Mary and I worked together at Four Courts. She was such a kind person to everyone she met, humans and animals! I always enjoyed her encouragement she gave. My heart goes out to her family at this time.

Rhonda Gibson

December 27, 2012

I also had the honor of working with Mary. She was consistenly heartwarming and kind every day. She was a blessing to her patients and co-workers.. Heaven has received a most amazing Lady....

Kaye Monin

December 27, 2012

Mary will be missed by all. She displayed the true meaning of Compassionate Care. Mary was in my life for a short while but will remain in my heart forever.......it was an honor to work with her.

Dana Padgett

December 27, 2012

My heart is heavy, Mary was a light and inspiration to those around her. I will always remember her and how
I felt like I knew her for years, even though our time as co-workers was short.As a fellow Lexingtonian, we bonded instantly. Thoughts and prayers for Mary's family and many friends.

Kim E

December 27, 2012

I had the true honor of working with Mary in Louisville and she had the most loving, kind and thoughtful approach to treating her patients that I have ever witnessed. All those around her couldn't help but be inspired by her. I know her beautiful soul is soaring in the heavens now and I feel so grateful to have shared moments of joy with her on this earth.

Shiva Elmaadawi

December 27, 2012

I worked with dear Mary a few years ago at Signature East and we've kept in touch over the years! She definitely was an inspiration to me and her residents. I will always remember her kindness!

Laurie Mulroony

December 27, 2012

Mary was so kind to everyone. She gave everything she had to this life and touched so many people. I cannot remember one moment where she ever had a frown on her face for more than a second and her happiness was infectious. Thank you Mary for being the type of person that others want to be like, compassionate, loving, and turly kind. I am glad to have known you and will miss you.

co-worker from signiture and four courts

December 27, 2012

Brent, So sorry to hear about your Mom...thoughts and prayers for you and your family

Marissa Adams Terry

December 27, 2012

Rick, I am so sorry for your loss. There aren't words to console you. Just know that you and your family will be in my prayers.

Norma Kyriss

December 27, 2012

I worked with Mary. What a wonderful caring person. I will keep her family in my prayers. Ginny Murphy

December 27, 2012

Mary, we are looking up at you with admiration for your incredible and compassionate spirit. I know you are looking down at your "team" of therapists and all those residents' you touched for the better here at Treyton Oak Towers. We learned so much from you!

December 27, 2012

I went to school with Mary. What a lovey person she was. I am so saddened to hear this news. Her family is in my prayers.

Leigh Anne Wallace-Weissmueller

December 27, 2012

Rick and family. Sorry for your loss

Kim Reynolds

December 27, 2012

Uncle Rick,i am so sry to hear all this. It breaks my heart. I regret soo much not coming to visit.:-( i love you very much,i love you all very much. Im sure there isnt much i can do. But if there is im here for you all..

heather coleman(Cloud)

December 27, 2012

Rick,
You and your family are in my prayers.
May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Buddy Kurtz

December 27, 2012

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