Mary graduated from Viola High School in 1950 where she was valedictorian. She went to modeling school and modeled at various stores. Mary also went to nursing school and became a nurses’ aid. For most of her career, she worked as a secretary at International Harvester. On October 17, 1969, Mary married her husband, Wendell Cree in Milan, Illinois. They enjoyed many activities together, such as hiking, skiing, swimming, cruising, and riding horses. She was member at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Wayne where she was a deacon, sang in choirs, and served on numerous committees. Mary was very artistic who loved to paint, knit, was an exceptional quilter, and enjoyed playing Bridge.
Mary is survived by her husband, Wendell Cree; son, Steve Decker; step-daughter, Susie (Jamie) Williamson; step-son, Mark Cree; brothers, Jerry Robinson and Jim (Twila) Robinson; sister-in-law, Irene Robinson; four grandchildren; three great grand-children, and was a special aunt to many nieces. She was also preceded in death by her son Donald; daughter, Patricia, and brother, Dean Robinson.
A funeral service will be held Monday, January 27, 2020 at 2 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, with calling from 1-2 PM. Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control. For online condolences, please visit www.mccombandsons.com.
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