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04/07/1922
DIED
04/19/2011
Mary Small Obituary
SMALL,
Mary Ellen
(Johnson)
(Age 89)
Passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at her daughter's residence in Kingsland, GA.
Born, April 7, 1922, she was the daughter of John Peter Johnson and Martha Ellen Savage of Ritzville, WA. She had resided in Kingsland, GA for the past eight years. As a resident of Spokane until 2003 she worked at Keller's and many other Convalescent Centers well into her late 70s. She was a kind and caring person who would do anything for her friends or her family.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 4704 N. Wall Street, Spokane WA. 99205-5253.
Survivors include two daughters: Lola Gove of Kingsland, GA, and Jeannette Ryals of Deer Park, WA.; one son: Phil Schell of Spokane, WA.; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
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April 29, 2011
To the Mary Ellen's Family,
We were neighbors of your mothers on Smith Street and have many good memories of her. So sorry for your loss.
Jerry and Debbie Andrews
April 27, 2011
Lola, Phil, and Jeannette: I was sorry to read about your mom, but know that she has been struggling for a few years. Now she is at peace. I will remember her fondly. My thoughts are with you and your families in your time of loss.... Love, Dolly Jens
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