Mary was born on January 7, 1943 in Atlanta, Georgia to Walter Beverly Forshaw and Luvie Shockley Forshaw. After completing her high school and college education, she began the nurses training program at Crawford Long Hospital. She later worked as an insurance company representative and for Delta Airlines. But, her pride and joy was being a caregiver for her family and friends.
A lover of music and dancing, she met and married the love of her life, Edward Batten at a music hall and they remained happily married for over 57 years. Along with music and dancing, she also liked making floral arrangements for family and friends.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, George Forshaw.
Mary's life will forever be remembered and cherished by her husband, Edward Batten; daughters, Cheryl Batten Robinson (Ed) and Beverly Batten Martin; grandchildren, Jacob, Hope, Tyler and Michael; brother, Henry Grady Forshaw, Sr.; cousins (who were like siblings), Carol Shockley, Kenny Shockley and Tommy Shockley; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and family friends.
Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Please use your appointed time designated by her family.
Due to the COVID-19 regulations, the funeral service will be private and streamed LIVE for family and friends at 12:00Noon on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at www.facebook.com/hawFairview/. We request family and friends to send messages, photos or videos to www.mem.com/09111238.
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