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Mary Lee Gardfrey

1916 - 2020

Mary Lee Gardfrey obituary, 1916-2020, Gary, IN

BORN

1916

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Manuel Memorial Funeral Home

421 W. 5th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Mary Gardfrey Obituary

Mary Lee Washington was born on February 1, 1916 in Memphis, Tennessee to Bessie Scott and James Washington. Mary was married to Jackson Porter and had a son named Arthur. They divorced and she moved to Gary, IN in 1932. She met Mr. Judge Gardfrey and they became a couple and married in 1933. To this union 7 children were born, Donald, Stanley, Leonard, Kenneth, JoAnn, Andrea and Steven. Mary was a licensed practical nurse for over 20 years. She also attended I.U.N.W. She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; and her first 5 children; Arthur, Donald, Stanley, Leonard and Kenneth and grandson Todd K. Gardfrey. She had a large family of loved ones, 28 grandchildren and 6 generations. Visitation and Funeral Service will be held on Saturday October 17, 2020 at Manuel Memorial Funeral Home 421 West 5th Ave Gary, IN. Visitation will be 9-11. Funeral will begin at 11

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Published by Post-Tribune on Oct. 16, 2020.

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Mamon Powers

October 26, 2020

I attended High School with JoAnn and Andrea. You have my sympathies with the passing of your mother. She obviously lived a long full life.

Mamon Powers

October 26, 2020

I did not know her, but I went to high school and JoAnn and Andrea. You have my deepest sympathy for a long well lived life.
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Geraldine Shackelford Starks

October 24, 2020

JoAnn sorry to her of your Mothers death and will pray for your strength. Memories will keep strong. Love to all your Cousin

Gwendolyn West

October 21, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Douglas Havens

October 20, 2020

May the love of God keep you during this time in your life. Praying for you Joanne.

Bennett family Dawn vibian sylvester

October 16, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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Manuel Memorial Funeral Home

421 W. 5th Avenue, Gary, IN 46402

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11:00 a.m.

Manuel Memorial Funeral Home

421 W. 5th Avenue, Gary, IN 46402

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