Mary was born to parents Raymond and Florence Bernice (Welch) Spreadbury in Akron, Ohio on March 4, 1925. She was proud to have been the first women to take mechanical drawing at Kenmore High School in 1943. Mary went on to enjoy a career in drafting, working at various companies, the last two being a draftsperson in plant engineering for the B&W company in Barberton, Ohio and as a technical engineering draftsperson for the City of Akron where she retired after 20 years of service. Mary was a member of St. Hilary Parish in Fairlawn where she was active in the Plus 50 Club and a member of the Society of the Blind. She enjoyed her many friends made over the years and loved her dogs and cats who kept her company. She was known to feed all of the animals and critters in her neighborhood and enjoyed tending her abundant flower gardens. Most of all she loved her family and loved God with all of her heart.
Mary is survived by her nieces: Terry Jean (Thomas) Riggle-Greig, Jewellee (Brant) Riggle-Smith, Robin Lynn Riggle-Snyder and seven great-nieces and nephews. Also surviving is Christa Louise (Kiefer) Hall, a very special person whom Mary helped raise.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Phylis Jean Spreadbury Riggle.
Friends will be received on Monday, August 27, 2018 from 9:00am until 10:30am at the Rose Hill Funeral Home, 3653 West Market St, Fairlawn, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated by Rev. Steve Brunovsky, will be held at St. Hilary Parish, 2750 West Market St., Fairlawn, Ohio, at 11:00am following visitation on Monday, August 27. Entombment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park.
Condolences and memories can be shared at www.rosehillbp.com
(Rose Hill Funeral Home 330-665-1700)
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