Mary Edna Hadley Meadors

If anyone ever cared, really cared for someone else it would have to be Mrs. Mary Edna Meadors. She was a warm hearted and well liked individual, and these wonderful traits came easily to her because she was such a sociable and amiable person, someone who was always making certain that those around her had whatever they needed. Mary was a talkative person who was tactful at all times but typically said what she meant.

Mary was born at home in Loveland, Ohio. She was the daughter of William and Mary Hadley. During her childhood she learned to be reliable and respectful. Mary was an obedient child who wanted to win the favor of others. She found it easy to show sympathy and to perform kind acts for others. These admirable qualities would become a part of Mary's personality throughout her life.

Though Mary was frequently the one to initiate games and activities with her family, she was also quite often the family member who took the role of referee. Mary was a peace-maker with an ability to resolve all sorts of family conflicts. In fact, Mary worked conscientiously to keep those typical family spats at bay. Mary was raised with three siblings. She had three brothers, William Jr., John and Robert (deceased). Mary and her siblings had the typical rivalries while growing up, but they cared deeply for one another.

Mary was a faithful and loving person. Some would even call her sentimental and a romantic at heart. Her kindness and consideration radiated an aura of warmth to those around her. Mary cared for what others thought and carried that into her marriage. On December 21, 1953 Mary married Charles Everett Meadors at the courthouse of Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Compassionate and devoted, Mary worked hard to make her new life partner happy.

Harmony was important to Mary and she made every effort to maintain it with her family. Mary was blessed with four children, Mike, Cheryl (deceased), Tom and Brenda. They were also blessed with seven grandchildren, Kristopher, Marc, Stephanie, Amanda, Ryan, Chucky, Mathew. Mary was always conscious of the feelings others had. She was reasonable and understanding. As a result, Mary was quick to solve disputes and did so without much fuss. Her secret of success in this area was simple: Mary would listen before she would act.

Taking her work seriously came naturally to Mary, and she expected the same from those around her. Mary was a good team player, someone who was born to cooperate with others. She was what some would call a "people person" and it was demonstrated in her good communication skills. Mary was a steady worker, one who was realistic about schedules. The kind of details that would give family members and work colleagues fits were situations that Mary handled well. She could understand the details without getting lost in the broad "big picture." Her primary occupation was a straightener. She was employed for 15 years with Rite Aid. Mary volunteered her extra time as a manager of the Country Village Bingo every Wednesday. She loved working with all her friends, Donna, Jan, Betty, Ken, Pepito and Maxine. She brought harmony to her work environment, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done, while always maintaining respect for her colleagues.

A methodical woman, Mary enjoyed spending time working on her various hobbies. She had no problem following all of the steps and instructions on a given project and was proud of the fact that she could have something to show for her efforts. Her favorite pursuits were playing poker 4 days a week with her Country Village Poker buddies.

Mary was a fantastic conversationalist who could engage just about anyone in a discussion. And whenever she said something, she meant it. Mary was a down to earth person, outgoing and gregarious. She was without question the type of person who enjoyed experiencing things first hand. She was practical and sensible, but what friends and family will remember her for most is the fact that she was so understanding and kind.

Mary passed away on March 30, 2010 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Fontana, California. Mary fought a brave battle against ovarian cancer other complications due to organ failure. She is survived by her loving children; Mike, Tom and Brenda, and her grandchildren: Kristopher, Marc, Stephanie, Amanda, Ryan, Chucky, Matthew, and four great grandchildren, Alex, Ava, Marc, and Addy. Services were held at Draper Mortuary. Mary was laid to rest in Desert View Memorial Park in Hesperia, Ca. Everyone whose life she touched will miss her deeply.