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Mary Medlen Obituary

Mary Ryan Medlen, born in Montgomery 12/13/28, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on 9/23/13. Visitation will be at St Paul Lutheran Church Thursday, Sept 26th, from 5:00 - 8:00pm. Funeral services will be held at St Paul Lutheran Church Friday, Sept 27th at 2:30pm followed by a graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery with Pastor Carey Elam officiating. Mary is survived by her children, Elizabeth Justice (Tommy), Frazier Medlen Jr (Teresa), Christine Duggan (Steve Peppers), Maureen Lorman, Pamela Sasser (Jim), and Frederick Medlen (Cindy); her grandchildren, Wesley Justice, Kristin Ray, Amanda Justice, Jasmine Downing, Amy Medlen, Alex Medlen, Nikita Medlen, Lee Medlen, Clay Duggan, Katie Duggan, Stacey Duggan, Margaret Sasser, Katie Medlen, Zachary Weitz; and great-grandchildren, Asher and Molly Kate Justice, Jackson and Henry Ray, Isabella and Julian Razavi, and Ryan Medlen. Mary is also survived by her brother, Donald J. Ryan (Pearl). Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Allen F Medlen Sr., daughter Catherine, and great grandchildren Blake and Ally Jo.

Mary was a graduate of St Mary of Loretta High School, Class of 1948; a founding member of St Paul Lutheran Church; and retired from the State of Alabama.

Mary's family would like to thank her doctors, Hospice staff (Keelie), and all of her caregivers. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St Paul or American Cancer Society. Ellison Funeral Home directing.

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Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2013.

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Jean Worthington

December 27, 2013

I have just learned, sadly of Mary's passing. I worked with Mary for many years at DIR, but considered her a very dear friend. She will be missed greatly. Mary was a sweet soul and a very loving mother, as well as a wonderful, dear friend. My sincere condolences to all of her family.

BARBARA P BARTON

September 26, 2013

TO The family I offer my deepest condolence I worked across the hall from Mary(@the time it was DIR now DOL) and time and again after retiring I would see her out and about we would catch up on former co workers and family. She was also a person I Thought had a keen sense of humor and could make me laugh whenever i saw her.May She RIP

September 26, 2013

Dear Medlen family, I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Medlen's passing. I remember her well as a young girl at St. Paul. Between the Medlen's, Holman's & Twiss'...we filled up most of the Church! I will remember her fondly as a sweet soul. My thoughts are with you all. Becky Holman Pierce

John and Bonnie Mann

September 26, 2013

Pam and Family,
So sorry to hear about Mary, she was such a joy to be around. She will truly be missed! Praying for You and your Family!

Marie Holman Edwards

September 25, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Medlen, she was always like a second mother to me, I always felt like one of the family. My prayers are with you all at this time, and I hope comfort will come to you all soon. Love to you all.

Lisa Bannister

September 25, 2013

Dear Elizabeth, Frazer, Maureen, Pamela and Fredrick,

I was so saddened to read just now of Mary's passing. I have so many happy memories of working with Mary at Industrial Relations. She was a combination big sister and other mother to those of us who were younger. I loved her very much. May happy memories help to comfort you in this difficult time. God bless each of you. Lisa

Jesse, Emily and Jalen Stinson

September 25, 2013

May your hearts, in the midst of all the sorrow, feel comfort from the assurance that God will one day turn our mourning into joy. With Caring Sympathy. The Stinson's.

Barbara and Bill Moody

September 25, 2013

Liz and family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. You are in our prayers.

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