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Mary Derringer Obituary
HUBER HEIGHTS, OH. — Mary A. (Rhodes) Derringer, age 97, was called home at 12:19 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Grandview Medical Center with her loving family by her side.
Mary was born March 8, 1922 in Ada, OH, to the late Wilbur and Clara (Long) Rhodes. On September 16, 1940 she married her high school sweetheart, Merlin L. "Jack" Derringer who preceded her in death on May 9, 2010 after 69 wonderful years of marriage.
Mary was a 1940 graduate of LaFayette - Jackson High School. Together with her husband she was founder and co-owner of Derringer's Inc., retiring in 1982 after 30 years. She was a charter member of the Bath Township Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She and her husband enjoyed wintering in Florida for over 30 years. Mary was a member of the LaFayette First United Methodist Church and most currently attended the Huber Heights Baptist Temple. Mary especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and bird watching.
She is survived by three children, Don (Janice) Derringer of Lima, Janet (Dick) Yant of Crystal River, FL, and Brenda (Bradley) Buck of Huber Heights; four grandchildren, Duane (Kathi Edwards) Derringer of Lima, Cheryl (Kim Quellhorst) Dawson of New Bremen, Jerry (Mary Patricia) Yant of Homosassa, FL, and Pamela (Tony Frazier) Sikes of Cedar Key, FL; seven great-grandchildren, Jacob, Holly, Mathew, Heather, Alisha, Whitney, and Christopher; two great-great grandchildren, Houston and Addie; and a brother-in-law, Gene (Arlene) Derringer of Harrod.
In addition to her parents and husband she is preceded in death by a brother, Vernon (Helen) Rhodes and two sisters, Edna (Dale) Bowers, and Isabelle (Leonard) Rothe.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019, at CHILES - LAMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, EASTSIDE CHAPEL. Pastor David Thompson will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Liberty Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, and one hour prior to the funeral on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com
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4 Entries
MT
June 3, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you in your time of need.
May 28, 2019
dear Janet, I never forgot the great care you gave my Springers when I wintered in Inverness with my late husband, Ron. And of course memories of Lafayette and Bath Schools plus doing business @ Derringers with your family. Very good and kind people! My thoughts and prayers are lovingly sent to each of you. May God comfort as only He can do! sincerely, Doris Oldham Altman Bath Class of 1957
Lori Hock
May 27, 2019
Mary.. what words are there left to say except that i will miss your big smile as i would walk in room.. and you always offering me what goodies you had.. and never missed a chance to say i love you..or send me to pick up cards when needed.. all in all I'll miss that loving heart and gentleness about you and it's bitter sweet you are gone but wow.. all i can do is imagine the sights you behold.. enjoy your new life with our Lord..we will all be together again.. love you so much.
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May
29
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Eastside828 Bellefontaine Ave, Lima, OH 45801
May
30
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Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Eastside828 Bellefontaine Ave, Lima, OH 45801
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30
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11:00 a.m.
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Eastside828 Bellefontaine Ave, Lima, OH 45801
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