Mary McNamara-Allen

Baptized into the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the age of 99. Born in St. Louis in 1925 to parents Ira and Florence Howe (nee Wassermann); beloved wife of the late John McNamara and the late Tom Allen; dear mother of Michael (the late Mary nee Flanagan) McNamara, the late Elizabeth (Jon) Laski and the late Timothy (Melanie nee Blake) McNamara, Sr.; loving grandmother of Michael McNamara, Jr., Maura McNamara, Daniel McNamara, Kevin McNamara, Molly McNamara, the late Shannon McNamara, the late Meaghan McNamara, the late Trisha Laski, Shawn Laski, Timothy McNamara, Jr., Bailey McNamara, Blake McNamara; adored great-grandmother of 11, our aunt and friend to many and all who knew her.

If desired, donations in Mary’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place; Memphis, TN 38105

SERVICE: Visitation, Thursday, May 22nd from 9:00 am until time of Mass at 10:00 am at St. Lucy Parish on the St. Joan of Arc Campus at Hampton and Pernod Avenue. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.