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Mary will be remembered as a devoted Christian wife and mother who cared for her family with unwavering love and compassion. She faithfully taught her children and grandchildren to love the Lord and to place Him first in their lives, leaving them a lasting example of faith and devotion to follow.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Preston and Annie Ruth Millender; sisters, Barbara Massey, Jerry Campbell, and Judy Green; brother, Junior Millender; granddaughter, Cassie Alaniz.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 69 inseparable years, Clifford L. Griner; daughters, Debrah Gillespie (Perry) and Donna Todd (Richard); son, Brent Griner (Kelly); grandchildren, Cindy, Laura, Justin, Christy, Corey, Casey, Julia, and Adrianna. She is also remembered by eight great grandchildren and one great- great grandchild, also her sister, Gayle Mathes.
The family will receive friends 1:00 P.M. on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Heritage Funeral Home, Panama City. Services will follow at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Donald Griner officiating.
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