Mary was born on January 11, 1927, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband Vane and son Lawrence.
In 1946, Mary left Philadelphia and came to Missouri to marry Vane and start a family. They moved from northwest Missouri to Columbia in 1965, which became home for her and her family. Mary is survived by her sons Thomas (Marie) Weable, Basil (Catherine) Weable, Douglas (Jennifer) Weable, and by her daughter Mary Vanette (Scott) Gibbs, and daughter-in-law Ingrid Weable. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Mary worked the majority of her career as a bookkeeper for a prominent insurance company in Columbia. After several years of bookkeeping, she was employed with OAK Tours of Columbia, where she organized and served as a tour guide on trips for senior citizens of mid-Missouri. These trips could range from a one-day jaunt to an oversees excursion lasting weeks at a time. She loved to travel, which made her job even more enjoyable. Eventually, she felt the need to retire when she was 85 years old.
Mary was a sports enthusiast, and enjoyed watching her MIZZOU Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals whenever she could. She was also fond of live theater, and spent many summer seasons attending productions at the Lyceum Theater in Arrow Rock, Missouri. She always invited a close friend or family member to share the experience. She enjoyed the social life when she was able, and having close friends was a top priority.
Most importantly, Mary was proud of her family whom she loved and adored each and every day. Family meant everything to her. And so, she dedicated most of her life to ensuring that no matter what, her legacy would flourish as God intended.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 25, 2020 at St. Thomas More Newman Center, 602 Turner Ave., Columbia, MO 65201. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. followed with a mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment will immediately follow with procession to Memorial Park Cemetery, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the following:
Meals on Wheels of Columbia
800 Hospital Dr.
Columbia, MO 65201
Keeping Good Company Senior Care at Home
2201 Chapel Plaza Ct., Suite 101
Columbia, MO 65203
