Mary Ellen Wetherington

Mary Ellen Wetherington obituary, Tifton, GA

Mary Ellen Wetherington

Mary Wetherington Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reflection Cremation & Funeral Service - Tifton on Jan. 5, 2026.
Mary Ellen Wetherington, age 69, of Tifton, GA passed away on December 31, 2025.

Survivors include her husband- Bernard Wetherington Jr, sons- Kevin Burgess, Brian Burgess, and stepson Ivy Cal Wetherington, grandchildren- David Hill, Elizabeth Russell, Cody & Amber Crawley, Rylee Wetherington, Mia Wetherington, Christian Burgess, and Preston Burgess, great grandchildren- Addalyn "Addie" Isabell Russell, Evan Dewayne Russell, Collen Johnson, Brentley Hill, Braedon Hill, and Bryson Hill, in laws- Albert & Caryl W. Coburn, Brett F. Wetherington, Levy Knight, special niece- Kelli & Toby Coburn, many nieces and nephews, as well as her many "babies" and families at Potter's House who she loved and cared for as her own.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 10th, 2026 from 2:00-3:00pm at the Reflection Chapel with inurnment to immediately follow at Tift Memorial Gardens. Family and friends are welcome to stop by and attend.

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