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Mary Rafferty Obituary
Mary Bell Rafferty, 83, of St. Augustine, passed away on Sept. 4, 2011, at the Bailey Family Center for Caring. Born and raised in Owensboro, Ky., she had also been a long-time resident of Indianapolis, Ind., before moving to St. Augustine in 1996. Mary owned and operated a restaurant until her retirement. She touched the lives of many, and was dearly loved by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Rafferty; her parents, Emma and John L. Rone; her sisters, Doris and Emma Jean; her brother, Houston; and her nephews, Frankie and Johnny.
She is survived by her son, Tom Bell, and his wife, Donna, of St. Augustine; brother-in-law, Arvel Church; nieces, Rhonda, Sue, Karen, Peggy and Beth; and nephews, Mark, Mickey, Jack, Steve and Scott.
Those wishing to make a donation in her memory may do so by sending your contribution to Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257, Attention: The Bailey Family Center for Caring.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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kurt dietz
March 6, 2012
Tom - was doing a search for you and thought I would try to cross reference it using your mother's name. Then I came across the obituary. She was absolutely the best Mom that anybody could have ever had, I always envied you. For all of the years you were lucky enough to have her you were blessed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care my friend Kurt Dietz
September 8, 2011
Tom, Just read about your Mother and wanted to send my Love and Prayers to you! May your heart be filled with wonderful memories! Love Donna Winn
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