It’s been three years since you left us here on earth. Your memory has been with me since that day. I know you are in a better place, but that does not change the fact that I miss you.  We were just getting close and then you were gone.   ❤️

I'm not sure how this show up in my email,but I'm thinking it's Mary's way of letting me know, she is aware of the hard time I have had with her passing, I don't know if it was because I admired her so much for her beauty, her joy, her engery,her straight, or that I still hurt for her children, because of the powerful love and Bond they had with her, or that I feel so strongly that Sadie was safe with her guidance and teaching, and one day Sadie would know how to love life, feel joy, be soft and tender, yet carry straight and leadership, as  Mary carried. I have worried that Sadie keeps her thoughts and memories with Grandma to lock away, but then the other week, Sadie came into the kitchen and asked for a popsicle? I said yes and reach for the scissors to open it and she said  " No need to cut it Nanie I'll show you how Grandma tought to open them" Thank you Mary for everything

March 26, 2017
Today is your BIRTHDAY and you are missed, and remembered in love.

Family, my heart aches for you losing a Mom, wife, sister, Aunt, and most of all friend. Although I never met her, I know she is a force to be reckoned with. May God hold & comfort you, may you find peace in her memories, and joy as you see her spirit in the lives of your children.

so sorry to come across this news. i was thinking of you and typed in your name , THANK YOU for being a friend and lifting me up when i was down, you are a special soul Mary and i will think of you everyday. you were a  giver of smiles and  a positive force in life. rest now  .  and remember you were loved

We were so sorry to hear of Mary's passing after the fact! We will miss stopping in a talking to her over the years as we were great neighbors at one time.  May God bless her family right now with healing in the heart! Old neighbor friends Kenny, Brenda, and David King.

The staff of the American Cancer Fund® at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Mary's passing. We have just received a memorial donation in her name and our sincere condolences go out to her family.

We can't express how deeply we are feeling the loss of such a wonderful woman who has been a part of our family for so long.  We feel honored and blessed to have shared in her laughter & wisdom.  We will truly miss her.

I am sending my sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in this thought found at Isaiah 61:1,2 which reads in part" God sent his son to bind up the brokenhearted and to comfort those who mourn."

Mary I'm sure you know your Daughter and Son did a fantastic job of your celebration of life ceremony.It was totally you. I enjoyed the fun storeys Jason shared about your Beautiful flowers sanitary, and your Boss shared how important you were to the office, and how lost he will be without you there.other family and friends shared some warm and wonderful memories. I was grateful to be a guests . you will be so very much missed here.  you will always live in our hearts for you will always be loved by many.

My friend, you will always be in my heart and on my mind.  My family will miss you and your laughter and family gatherings.  Love, Ruthann and Tony

Mary, where do I begin. We have been neighbors on the same block since 1980. Matt & Mel grew up with our daughters, Lisa and Gina. I remember the time you carried Gina in your arms from your house to mine (at least 6 houses down) with her crying, knees bleeding, from falling off her bike. While I took over cleaning the scrapes, you were busy bringing the bike back home. And I remember the day we met at our same Doctor's office, and you and I held on for dear life crying when you told me that Mother's Day Mel insisted you were going to the ER, and that they told you it was the blood marrow cancer, that you were stage 4 and dying. Our talking, when you were in the apt Moffitt provided,  that chemo would start 11/20/2013 and soon you would be reborn with the new marrow. Your eyes, that smile, the special charisma that made you... YOU, will continue to live in my heart.   April 18, 2016, you were truly reborn. R.I.P., dear lady. Matt, Mel, and families, our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

I  remember  Mary  as  a  vibrant  beautiful  inside  &  out woman. I  have  known  Mary  for  20 +  years.  My  thoughts  &  prayers  goes  out  to  her  loved  ones,  friends  &  family  that  will  have  an  emptiness  in  their  heart  &  life  due  to  her passing.

Mary...sister...friend...our love for you will go on and on.  Matt, Melanie, and all family and friends who loved her, may memories be a comfort to our souls and songs to our hearts.  Georgia & Paul

I  have  known  &  grew  to  love Mary  for  about  20  years.   She  was  a  very  special  woman  &  friend.   I  am  so  saddened  of  her  passing.  She  was  afflickted  with  same  disease  that  my dear sister  is.   Mary  will  be  missed  in  her  large  circle  of  friends  and  family.   Her  family  is  in  my  thoughts  &  prayers.      Gay  Sandy   Valrico,  FL

I had the pleasure to work next to Mary for 8 years; she was more that a colleague, she was a friend. Beautiful lady in all the sense of the word. RIP Mary, I love and I'll miss you every  day!

Mary worked with my company, Rausch Sales for over 25 years.  She was an unbelievable part of our team--dedicated, fiercely loyal & dedicated. More importantly she was a great person who dearly loved her family & friends.  You always knew you could count on Mary--no matter what. I know without a doubt that she is in heaven now--obviously God needed someone to organize His "office"!
We will miss greatly Mary.  May God bless you forever.


Your Mom will always live in our hearts and prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are with Mary's family at this time! I had the pleasure of meeting her here in Nashville. She was a kind, strong willed women with a loving soul!

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mary's family and friends.  Although I never personally met Mary, I spoke with her often.  She inspired me with her strength and always spoke of her family with love and admiration. 
We will miss you Mary!
Jennifer

Mary,
You made me laugh more times than I can count and taught me a great deal about Sumitomo.  You're going to be missed more and more each day. Lots of love and prayers to the family!!
-Angela Horton

I had the pleasure of working with Mary via Sumitomo. She was such a kind soul and will truly be missed. I hope to one day be as strong and happy as she was during tough times.
I will keep your family in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Dear Melanie - our deepest condolences to you and your family. Sending lots of love and prayers your way. Alan

Dear Matt and Melanie  I am deeply saddened at this moment I loved your mom like a sister we were best friends with her and your father for so long shared many wonderful times with her so many fun times she was the sweetest caring person I've ever met my heart aches for you Matt, Melanie and famil. I only wish I had a chance to say goodbye. She is with her loving parents she loved so much and in gods hands. She will always be remember in our hearts. Our love to you Matt and Melanie

I remember Mary as a fun loving teen. We were members of Bethany Center Baptist Church. Mary, Ramona, my Mom and I would spend hours and hours in our kitchen laughing, telling stories and jokes. They were wonderful times. She was always bubbly, laughing and full of fun. My sisters Joanne and Jean and I were so sorry to hear of her passing. We are so sorry for the family and their loss

Dear Ones,   My prayers are with you in this painful time.  I have wonderful memories of Mary and the family from my younger years.  She was always a joyful, caring, loving person and a party to be around!  May you find comfort and peace knowing that she is whole and happy and reunited with her loved ones who were waiting for her at Heaven's gate.  Blessings, Donna Peterson Bailey

To My sister Mary,
For the laughs, the tears, the memories and dreams shared.
Heaven must be glorious.
May the Angles wrap their protective wings around her children and kiss their foreheads for her.
And share with their loved ones peace, happiness and joy.
Never forget her love for all of you..
Aunt Ramona and Uncle Bob.

 Mary was also dearly loved by and will be sadly missed by her niece Chris Walton (Jim), her nephew Wes Peterson, and her grand nieces and nephews Mark (Taunja), Jamie (Ken), Heather (Richie), Megan (Mike), Lindsay, as well as friends in the WNY area that hold fond memories of her.

Mary was our sister-in-law but the "in-law" part was not quite right.  She was our Sister in every way and we loved her deeply. We will miss her more than we can bear but will look forward to seeing her again.

Melanie-as I texted you last week, my brother and I know what you are going through....it's a sorority no one wants to be in, but think of all the good times and fun times you had with your beloved mother and it will help you get through this very difficult time - in deepest sympathy....Bobby

Melanie,
   So sorry for the loss of your Mom. You're in my thoughts.

Dave

Melanie -

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Regards,
Kimberly Austin
JC Newman Cigar Co.

Beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman!  All my love to your family!

Mary was my Aunt and God Mother.  As I grew into adulthood, she also became a dear friend.  She was selfless in all she did and devoutly loyal to her family. It is an understatement to say that she will be missed.

Mary was my Aunt and God Mother.  As I grew into adulthood, she also became my dear friend.  Selfless in all she did and loyal to her family with her entire heart.  She will be missed, very dearly missed.

I was blessed to have known Mary for several years. The happiness, compassion, positivity, and beauty she brought into this world are qualities that are very rare nowadays. I will always cherish the days spent admiring flowers, crafting, baking, laughing.. And will always remember the way she loved everyone around her. My sincerest thoughts & prayers to the entire family!

So very sorry for your loss.  She will be greatly missed.

Mary was a very dear friend.  It seems the longer we knew each other the closer we became.  She loved her family and especially her grandchildren. Her sweetness and caring ways will always be with me. Her spirit will never leave me!

I was Mary's maid of honor and she sang and read Scripture at my wedding.  She was a dear friend for many years, but after she moved to FL we didn't keep in touch.  I did connect with her when I heard she had cancer, and I have many, many fond memories of our times together.  Love to you, Melanie and Matt.  You are in my prayers.  Peggy Conklin

I will remember her every day and I will miss her every day of my life.  As she always said to me "you'll be mine in the next life."

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Mary Frances Wendt

March 26, 1953 – April 17, 2016

Wells Memorial & Event Center

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