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MARY LAY Obituary

Mary Lou (O'Neill) Lay Born December 16, 1938 in Tacoma; passed away February 13, 2011 after complications from surgery. Graduating from Bethel High School in 1957, she then worked for Boeing, became a homemaker, worked for Sam's Club, and recently retired from Tacoma Goodwill Industries after more than 27 years of service. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents Charles (Ted) and Mary Lee O'Neill, and her two brothers, Edward (Teddy) and Allen. She is survived by her son John Lay, daughter Dana Munson (Art), granddaughters Dominique, Shelby and Amy, and many nieces and nephews. She was a classy lady, rarely seen without her heels and "war paint" on, who loved her life of family, reading, sewing, photography and her cats. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 24, 2011, 10:30am at Mt. View Cemetery followed by a reception at the family's home.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Feb. 18, 2011.

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Sherron Asay

February 26, 2011

We are so sorry we missed your service, you have been in our thoughts & prayers. Thank you for the many years you let us be "grandparents" to your two beautiful granddaughter, Shelby & Amy. You will be greatly missed. Phil & Sherron

John Lay

February 18, 2011

I love you Mom. You were more than my mother. You were my friend. I miss you so much. but, I will be okay. Thank you for everything you did for me. I am sorry for any troubles I may have caused you. I will never forget you. Your son John

Sue Potter

February 18, 2011

I am so sorry to hear Mary Lou has passed. She was a lovely lady and it was my sincerest pleasure to have known her. My thoughts are with all of her family and friends.

Judy Ferguson

February 18, 2011

For a number of years, I interacted with Mary Lou twice a year on work related matters. She was a friendly, funny, very organized lady and I always looked forward to working with her. In her work related life, she "crossed her t's and dotted her i's." My thoughts are with your family.

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