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Mary Orr Obituary
Greenville
Mary Orr, born December 19, 1924 passed away October 22, 2016 at McCall Hospice House after several months of declining health and a sudden critical illness.
She is preceded in death by her parents Claude Vaughn and Elizabeth Shirley Leslie of Easley, her husband W. C. "Red" Orr, her daughter Rita Reeves of Piedmont, her son Leslie Orr of the home and her youngest brother Vaughn Leslie of Knoxville, TN.
Mary, a graduate of Anderson Jr. College worked for Alexander's Wholesale and eventually retired from Wachovia (Wells Fargo).
Mary was a naturally gifted, self-taught floral designer and won numerous blue ribbons at area flower shows. She was a charter member, past president, and honored as a Lifetime Member of the Lake Forest Garden Club. She was also an active member of the Clarice Wilson Garden Club. She served as a docent at the Kilgore-Lewis House, and Chairperson for the holiday decorations there for many years. She was the club representative for the Lake Forest Garden Club to the Greenville Council of Garden Clubs until her recent decline.
Mary is survived by her son Warren Cody Orr, Jr. and his wife Cynthia Vaughn of Columbia, SC; brother Henry Leslie of Piedmont; brother Wallace Leslie and wife Jean of Atlanta, GA; sister Shirley Hood of Columbia, SC; sister-in-law Margaret Leslie of Knoxville TN; granddaughter Stacy Pope of Charlotte, NC; grandson Eric Harrison; great granddaughters Kirby and Kirstin Pope of Charlotte, NC and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held at Mackey Mortuary on October 27 at 12:00. Visitation will be held preceding the funeral from 10:00 until 11:45. The Lake Forest Garden Club will serve as honorary pallbearers, and interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The services will be conducted by Dr. Todd Stewart of Lee Rd. Baptist Church where Mary was a member.
The family would like to thank Mary's neighbors for their many Christian kindnesses through the years. They would also like to thank the ICU nurses at St. Francis Eastside and the wonderful nursing staff at McCall Hospice House.
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Sammy Family
October 28, 2016
Over the last 19 years we have had the honor and privilege to know Ms Mary. She was very friendly, intelligent and caring. Almost every year she would patiently spend time sharing her knowledge and experience with neighborhood students when they got their "history of Greenville" projects from the High School. What a beautiful mind she possessed. Ms Mary was highly respected and loved and we will miss her.
Shirley LaGarde
October 27, 2016
I have known Mary for many years as our sons (my Neil and her Cody) were childhood friends. She was a sweet lady and devoted to family and serving in our garden club world.
Shirley LaGarde
Mary Ellen Smith
October 26, 2016
Mary was such a sweet lady, always smiling and thinking of others. She was a member of our senior group, The Joy Club, at Lee Road Baptist. I admired Mary's many talents which amazed me. We loved her and she will truly be missed by many. Our thoughts are with family and friends.
Love and Prayers,
Mary Ellen Smith
James Stewart
October 26, 2016
I have known Mary through Paula, her neighbor and the person thatches looked after Mary along with her other Christian neighbors. Mary was one of a kind. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Mary had great neighbors which made the last years of her life great. She knew she could always count on them.
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Paula Taylor
October 26, 2016
Mary was my little spunky, feisty neighbor. She always kept me on my toes, and taught me patience. I was blessed to know her and to have her as my friend. I love her and I will miss her, but know that I will see her again in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers to her son Cody and his lovely wife Cindy and all of the wonderful family. Paula Taylor
Pam Williams
October 26, 2016
Dear Orr Family,
Mary was beloved by everyone who knew her. She was a gifted and gracious Lady to all and will be sorely missed, especially by her gardening friends. Her gift of designing flower arrangements and decorating was her "joy" in life, as much as it was a joy to be her friend.
Pam Williams
Susan Leslie
October 25, 2016
I love my Aunt Mary! She always brought the best lasagna to family holidays.
Scott Schneider
October 25, 2016
As a friend of Cody and Leslie, I'll always remember Mrs.Orr with a smile on her face. We always felt welcome in the Orr home. My thoughts and prayers are with Cody and his family.
Mark McAfee
October 25, 2016
Ive known Mrs. Orr about all of my life. She will surely be missed by everyone who knows her. My thoughts are with Cody, Cindy and all of the family.
Virginia Clarke
October 25, 2016
Mary Orr was my sweet friend for many years and will be missed by so many folks. She loved the Kilgore Lewis House and all the gardeners and flower lovers who visited there. She was loved and respected by all.
Katie Duncan Gillespie
October 25, 2016
Mary was the mother of a friend during my childhood. I have always remembered her as a sweet, loving, caring person, who always wore a smile. I had a chance meeting with her at the Kilgore-Lewis house some years ago and found her to be just the same beautiful lady. I know she will be greatly missed. Good childhood memories.
Betty Thacker
October 25, 2016
Mary will be greatly missed. She was a helper to everyone. Her floral designs were absolutely beautiful, and she appreciated all the compliments she received about them. As she grew older, she remained just as active in her favorite events as ever. She loved her work with the Greenville Council of Garden Clubs and the Lake Forest and Clarice Wilson Garden Clubs. Mary will always have a place in my heart, and I will miss her.
Gail Brewer
October 24, 2016
I first met Mary at the Kilgore-Lewis House, when it was my turn to bring flowers for the dining room table. Having no artistic talent at all I just plunked bunches of my favorite flowers into a vase. Mary saw them and asked me, "May I touch them?" "Oh, please do!, I replied. Mary disappeared outside with a pair of scissors and reappeared with an armload of green plant cuttings. Within minutes she had created an amazing floral display. I remarked on its gorgeous appearance and impressive size. Mary was petite. She replied, "I like to make really BIG arrangements." Well, she sure did! We all loved her for that spunk and spirit. What an inspiration! - Gail Brewer, Lake Forest Garden Club
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