Mary Jane is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jayme & Shaun Apperson; her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer & Randy Morrison; her daughters, Daniell Wakey and Danika Rathwick; her brothers, Gene Evola, Thomas Rathwick, George Rathwick Jr, Kenneth Rathwick; her sister, Theresa Carr and her grandchildren - Gianna Smith, Evan & Peyton Apperson, Jacksyn Francia, and Brielle Morrison. She was preceded in death by her father, George Garland Rathwick; her mother, Darlene Donna Rathwick; and her sister, Karen Renshaw.
Mary Jane was a lifelong resident of Fresno, California. Soon after high school she took on a waitressing job at Denny's. At the age of 21, she became a mother and spent the rest of her years raising her four daughters. Her daughters were her pride and joy, and undeniably the most important part of her life.
Mary Jane will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and everyone who knew her.
A Memorial Service to celebrate her life is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Palm La Paz Funeral Home located at 2983 Tulare Street in Fresno, California.
