Sister Mary Redempta Scannell

Sister Mary, as she was called by those of us women in the AIDS Community will always be remembered. She supported the women in every way. She even gave her own money to make sure that women had a safe support group just for women.
When financial help was organized by the government, it was Sister Mary who made sure that people actually living with AIDS were represented on all committees that allocated how the money was spent. (Sister Mary even volunteered to serve as Treasurer as the...

Sister Mary Redempta was Sacramento's version of Mother Theresa. She helped out at everything and I remember contacting her over 30 years ago when she was involved in a charity bicycling event. Now it's time to rest Sister Mary. Rest in Peace Sister Mary alongside Jesus for all eternity.

Sister Mary Redempta was a true woman of God! I am proud to call her a friend and will miss her greatly.

We are so sorry for the lost of a great Lady, our condolences to Carl, Toni, Kirk. "Aunt" Marge accepted us as her own growing up with Carl and Kirk as brothers, she put up with all the pranks and was a lot of fun.