Mary, 87 years old, was born in Indiana. She grew up with one sister, Lucy and three brothers, Richard, James and Robert. She graduated from Lucerne, Indiana High School and attended Butler University and Westminster Choir College, where she majored in music. Her marriage to William Walther lasted 52 years. They were blessed to have three beautiful children, Barbara, Susan and Bill.
She was an active member of The Woodlands Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and a member of Hug-A-Bears, sponsored by Memorial Herman Hospital.
Mary was a 50 year member of The Order of The Eastern Star in Indiana and Spring Chapter 1105 of The Grand Chapter of Texas, she was also a member of The White Shrine of Jerusalem, The Social Order of Beauceant, a Past Mother Advisor of The Order of Rainbow for Girls, and a Past Organist for The Grand Chapter of The Order of The Eastern Star in the state of Indiana.
Mary was a choir director for Central Christian Church in Elkhart, Indiana for many years, and then worked 21 years for Bock Industries as a receptionist and as a sales representative.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband William; sister Lucy and brothers Richard and Robert. She is survived by her brother James Annis of Indianapolis, IN; her three loving children Barbara and husband Herb Gutterman of Peoria, AZ, Susan and husband Barry Daniels of The Woodlands, TX, William Walther and wife Judy of Hurst, TX; 5 grandchildren Alysia, Lauryn, Amanda, Rachel, and Thomas; and 5 great grandchildren Katelynn, Emma Mary, Rianna, Jenna and Jordan.
A Celebration of Mary’s life is set for 6:00 P.M., Friday, February 25, 2011 at The Woodlands Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1202 N. Millbend, The Woodlands, TX 77380. A visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M., Saturday, February 26, 2011 in the Chapel at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 I-45 S., The Woodlands, TX 77384, with a Memorial Service presented by The Order of The Eastern Star at 2:30 P.M.
Memorial Gifts may be made to The Woodlands Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Mary’s honor. To sign the register book, or to offer your memories of Mary to the family, please visit www.forestparkthewoodlands.com.
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