I’m so sorry for the loss of Mary although I think that she knew Jesus, I know Jesus loved her. I did not know her for long, but there wasn’t one time that I had interaction with her that she didn’t tell me she loved me. What a kind soul again sorry for your loss, but I’m pretty sure she’s in a better place.🙏♥️

Mary was such a loving person, and a big animal lover.  I first met Mary 20+ years ago while we were both out walking our dogs.  We became friends immediately because we both loved animals.   As the years went by, I would go visit her often and she would come visit me cause we lived close to each other.  We shared lots of good times together. 

I visited her as often as I could when she moved to the nursing home.   I'd take her some of her favorite candy bars, which was kitkat and other treats that she liked.   And she was so cute how she'd sometimes say things like "why am I still here?"  (meaning why haven't I gone on to heaven by now).  And I'd tell her that God is not ready for her yet, He'll come for you when He is ready for you. 

So the day finally came and God was ready for her.   So I know that actually made her happy.   She was ready to be with her family that had gone before her.   God bless her, and her family still here on earth.  🥰🙏😇

Mary was always very sweet. I loved visiting her with Billy, especially for her cooking. Had the pleasure of enjoying her cutlets. And she always had some gifts for my wifrle and the girls, lol. She will be missed greatly. Rest in peace Mary, we love you.

Jeff and I had the honor to share a close friendship with Mary over the past 3 years. We loved her dearly and are so grateful for our time together. She loved to say she was Jewish…..but she also liked to tell everyone she loved Jesus.  And she did! She loved Jesus, her family, her little baby, “Sammy”, her 1122 church family, Kit Kats , chocolate Matzo crackers , her cigarettes, and she loved Israel! 

I loved the way she would emphasize words in triplicate. “Hello, hello, hello.” “ Have a good, good, good day. “ “I’m so happy, happy, happy. “ “I love, love, love you! “
I loved the way she said banana. I loved her smile, the way she would crinkle her eyes when she smiled. I loved that she liked to share the things she loved. I loved the way she loved me.

Thank you for sharing your mother/grandmother with us. You all have our deepest , sincere sympathy. 

We look forward to the day when we will all see her again. ❤️

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Ms. Mary Galen

October 6, 1933 – May 28, 2026

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