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Mary DERR

1926 - 2020

Mary DERR obituary, 1926-2020, Springfield, OH

BORN

1926

DIED

2020

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Conroy Funeral Home

1660 East High Street

Springfield, Ohio

Mary DERR Obituary

DERR, Mary K. "Matey" 93, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020, in Oakwood Village. She was born in Springfield, on December 24, 1926, the daughter of John F. and Helen M. (McDonough) Murray. She worked for Coca Cola for 17 years and Reiter Dairy for seven years. She was a former member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include her three children and spouses, John (Peggy) Derr, Mark (Lora) Derr and Mary Derr; four grandchildren, Todd (Maggie Mathias) Derr, Stacey (Rob) Webster, Emily Derr and J.P. (Danielle Workman) Derr; three great-grandchildren, Ethan Derr, Meyer Webster and Avery Derr; five siblings, Jack Murray, June (Bob) Clingerman, Helen Hankel, Rita (Bob) Everhart and Pat Murray and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul in 1983; brother, Bud Murray in 2018 and two sisters-in-law, Charlene Murray in 2013 and Shirley Murray in 2016. A private, family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Teresa Church with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Catholic Central School or the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Arrangements by Conroy Funeral Home.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Aug. 19, 2020.

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Don Simones

August 13, 2022

Dear Mary...we still remember and love you! And we always will!! You added so much to our lives as we had the honor of sharing Holy Communion with you! Don and Jon Simones

Don and Jon Simones

August 13, 2021

Our message we shared a year ago is just as meaningful and true as when we first entered it in her book. Love Mary just as much as ever and always will!! And Mary, we look so forward to sharing with you again in our Heavenly Kingdom when we join you. Until then may love and peace be your companion. From our hearts with love, Don and Jon Simones

Bobbie Lonnie Barclay

August 20, 2020

So sorry for the loss of your mom prayers are with all of your family.

Don Simones

August 20, 2020

Mary has been a special gift from heaven! My son Jon and I had the honor of taking Holy Communion to her for several years while she lived in Villa Park. Our visits with her were always a special treat for us! Her beautiful smile, her engaging personality and her obvious love for Jesus always brought us pure joy! We shall miss the great fellowship with her, but look forward to being reunited with her in Heaven! Our lives are the better for having been touched by Mary's friendship and love! We surely thank our Lord for that! Sincerely, Don and Jon Simones

Michelle Palmer

August 19, 2020

My Mom (Mary Catherine Palmer) & Mary lived in Villa Park. When I would come home from Tennessee, Mary Derr was so kind & friendly. My thoughts are with my classmate, Mary Derr.

Susie Foreman

August 19, 2020

Sending you a hug and my sympathy Mary.

Janale Jones

August 19, 2020

Mary was such a pleasant client. My sympathies to her family and friends.
Janale Jones; Homecare by Blackstone

Kim Murray Hunter

August 19, 2020

Aunt Matey will be missed. My dad, her brother Jack, is with us in Michigan and had been sharing fond memories with us. Our smpathy goes to our cousins. Love and prayers!

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