Athens Mary Tracy Etta Jean Jageman, 79, of Athens, Ohio died June 22, 2021. She passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born August 12, 1941 in Neosho, Missouri.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents Woodrow and Sylvia (Enlow) Tracy, her late husband of 53 years, Larry Jageman, her two sisters Barbara (Lee) Warp and Doris Knight-Turner.

Mary is survived by her brother Woodrow "Sonny" (Alfreda) Tracy Jr., two sons, Brad (Rebecca) and Broc Jageman, as well as many nieces and nephews, friends and beloved caretakers (Chanda and Pam).

Mary received a Master's of Education. She was the coordinator of the Talented and Gifted programs for Southern Ohio, which encompassed 10 counties and was awarded Outstanding Educator of the Year for Gifted Schools in the State of Ohio.

Mary Tracy was an active member of Central Avenue Methodist Church where her beautiful voice

was on display every Sunday. Mary was a lover of the arts, performed in many plays at the Ohio

Valley Summer Theatre at Ohio University, and was an exceptional puppeteer, which brought children laughter, joy, and wonderment.

With open arms, Mary was known to embrace people from all walks of life. International students gave her a zest for life and many lived with the Jagemans and who became lifelong friends. Everyone was welcome at Mary and Larry's house regardless of race, color, creed, or sexuality. Love was always the theme at the Jagemans.

Mary was always known for her beautiful hats and rings. When she walked into Kroger grocery, it was a common occurrence for her to be announced over the loudspeaker; "The happy hat lady is here." Mary's favorite saying was, "Treat others as you would like to be treated and try to find the good in everyone."

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the National Alzheimer's Association, Cancer Research Institution, or local nonprofit organizations Good Works and/or Passion Works.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, August 15th at Central Avenue United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Risler officiating. You may sign the online guestbook or leave a private message of sympathy for the family at www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com Mary Jageman

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Published by The Athens Messenger on Jul. 2, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Jageman

Sponsored by Hughes Funeral Home (Hughes-Moquin) - Athens.

8 Entries

Chanda Toppercer

September 5, 2021

You were a one of a kind woman with the sweetest smile and heart to go with it. I think about you everyday and hope that you and Larry are together again and happy as you were before. Although I did not attend the service, I loved you like you were family. I wanted to remember you from the last time I’d seen you. Happy, smiling, and always happy to see a familiar face. I miss you and will visit you and Larry often ❤

Marlene Flores

August 15, 2021

Tracy was a wonderful soul. Her happiness and cheerfulness was contagious to the ones she touched. I met Tracy over 30 years ago when I went to study and since then, we were friends. She tought me good virtues and I treasure every moment we shared, same as Larry.

I pray to God for the progress of your soul. May you rest in peace beside your soul mate, Larry my dearest friend.

Love always, Marlene

Greta & Mark Hanesworth

July 16, 2021

We all loved Mary Tracy and Larry, we are glad, though, that she is reunited with Larry, the love of her life. God's sweet heaven is not only a comfort, it is also a promise from our Lord Jesus to generations of believers. I pray her sons and family will be comforted by knowing that she is right where she wanted to be. There is joy in knowing that, for Mary, sad times are over and there is joy on 'the other side' for all believers.

Kim Jones

July 10, 2021

Tracy was a dear friend and a mentor, a wonderful woman who did so much for the gifted children of Southeastern Ohio

Hylie Voss

July 9, 2021

Even though she herself was struggling so with her life decline, Mary was a continual encouragement to my mother, Mary Anne Flournoy, at the Lindley Inn. Mary would always kid and joke with Mom and try to get her to laugh, and Mom always felt encouraged. I was sad to see that joyful spirit fade. But she's free now--unbounded joy!

Tina Shoup

July 9, 2021

I will miss Mary Tracy, we did many fun things together.
My sympathies to Brad and Rebecca, and Broc.

Barbara Rupe

July 7, 2021

I was a secretary for Career Development when she was a Coordinator (I think she was at Federal Hocking but that's been a few years ago). She was such a super nice lady. Always smiling and happy. She brought joy to the room...when I think of her I smile. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. So very sorry for your loss!

Charlotte Long

July 3, 2021

Mary Tracy lived out her Christian walk every day with who ever the Lord planted in her life. I have never known a more loving person who truly loved everyone who she encountered in her life. She thought me a lot & my husband & I enjoyed all the many occasions we were with she & Larry.

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