Mary Frances Chewning

Mary Frances Chewning obituary, Bristol, FL

Mary Frances Chewning

Mary Chewning Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pensacola Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home - Pensacola on Mar. 27, 2026.
Mary Frances Chewning, 82, formerly of Pensacola, Florida passed away peacefully in Bristol, Florida on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong Florida resident.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Thomas J. Chewning, parents, Melvin C. Clark and Frances S. Clark.

Mary is survived by her children, Shelley Woods (Richard), Marcia Spaulding (Joel), Christopher Chewning, Siblings, Morris Clark (Katy), Susan Pierce (Laddie), Jacque Mitchell (Alan), as well as her three great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers for those who wish plant a flower bush or plants in her honor.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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