From the moment I met Mary she became someone incredibly special to me. Certain individuals may enter our lives without anticipation, but their influence can endure overtime.   Mary was one of those people, and thanks to Rotary she became the Matriarch, and the queen of our Rotary Club. 

Mary demonstrated kindness, generosity, and excellent listening skills.   When you spoke with her, you felt truly heard.  She had a calm, steady way of being present, offering her full attention without judgement.  She made me, and others feel safe to share, reflect and to grow.

Mary was a mentor and a second mother to me. She always offered thoughtful advice, never pushing, never judging, only guiding with wisdom and care.  Her words came from experience and compassion, and they stayed with you long after the conversation ended. 

When I served as President of our Rotary Club, Mary was my trusted advocate and advisor. She was a wealth of knowledge in all things Rotary.  Whenever I needed guidance, reassurance or a new perspective Mary was there---quietly encouraging, firmly supportive and always generous with her time, and insight.

Mary showed me that meaningful relations do not require perfect agreement. They require respect, openness, and kindness. Mary lived that truth every day, and she taught it simply by the way she treated others. 

Mary's influence is evident in those she touched—whether through Celebrate Reading and the Arts, the Senior Thanksgiving Dinner, or numerous other community initiatives.   Her international financial support by adopting orphans to ensure they received an education, her contributions to Orduworo Village, Shelter Box and countless other causes. She will always hold a special place in my heart, as I know she does in the hearts of so many Rotarians here today. 

Mary will be remembered fondly; her wisdom continues to inspire us, and her kindness touched and transformed countless lives.

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Mary Furgerson Brubaker

July 30, 1935 – January 5, 2026

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