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Mary Gordon

1934 - 2019

Mary Gordon Obituary

Arrangements for Mary Alice Gordon, 85, Lawrence, are pending. Ms. Gordon died November 29, 2019, in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Dec. 1, 2019.

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Kylee Manahan

December 9, 2019

I helped Mary at the grocery store the day before she was to leave to Colorado and she had told me about the pie that she was looking forward to. I will miss seeing her smiling face and wonderful conversation.

Sean Williams

December 9, 2019

She was persistent and upbeat ~ always an inspiration and always active. My condolences to family and friends.

Lori Clark

December 8, 2019

I will miss Mary, for she was special to me.

Sharon Aikins

December 7, 2019

I was saddened to read of the loss of this special lady. When she became your child's teacher, she became yours as well, a light for any child and parent to follow. As a teacher and a person, she will be missed. Rest in peace, Mary Gordon. My wish is that God has provided for you all the things you found pleasure in. Condolences to the family for your loss.

Stephanie Wilson

December 6, 2019

Mary had such a big heart. I enjoyed getting to know her through the Lions Club. My condolences to her family.

Jan Pollard

December 6, 2019

My heart is sadden by the loss of Mary. She always had a beautiful smile on her face for everyone. She was a wonderful volunteer at LMH Health, and she will be missed by all her fellow volunteers. God Bless you all.

Janine Monaghan

December 6, 2019

Whenever I ran into Mary it was such a pleasure. I met her when I taught special ed and continued to see her throughout different occasions. She will be missed.

Midge Grinstead

December 5, 2019

Mary was such a wonderful person. She was a light in every room and we are all better for knowing her. Prayers for her family and friends.

Kim Murphree

December 5, 2019

I am so sad to hear of Mary's passing. She was in all ways a wonderful person and will be sorely missed; we have certainly lost a light in our world...in our community. Prayers and condolences for the family.

Kent Fisher

December 5, 2019

I was saddened to see this news. So sorry for your sudden loss. My father, Alan Fisher, worked with Mary in restoring the name of Liberty Memorial Central Middle School. Dad spoke highly of her.

Liz Botkin

December 5, 2019

Lori and Wayne - I am so sorry about Mary. I just heard. She was a great lady and I always enjoyed visiting with her whether at the hospital when she volunteered or if I saw her at the store.

Mary Hacker

December 4, 2019

A teacher... everyone who knew her could look up to her and learn from her positive heart. She will be missed by many friends.

Marcia Riley

December 4, 2019

Mary was one of the teachers that I will always remember for her love, compassion and care for her students. What a gem she was. I feel for her family and friends, because she will be sadly missed.

December 3, 2019

My condolences to Lori, Wayne and all the family.
Mary was a bright light at the information desk at LMH.
She baked one (many) delicious cookies she used to bribe me with to be her best friend compared to her other friend named Mary Gordon. She was always a delight to be around and I felt privileged to know her and be adopted by her. With all her good deeds , I 'm sure she was warmly welcomed up in heaven.
Peace to all her family. Lawrence is better because of her.
Robert Trepinski

BOB SEBREE

December 3, 2019

MARY WAS A WONDERFUL TEACHER AND FRIEND. SHE WILL TRUELY BE MISSED . GOD BLESS.

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Memorial Events
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Dec

5

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory

601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

Dec

6

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

Lawrence First Presbyterian Church

KS

Dec

6

Graveside service

11:30 a.m.

Clinton Cemetery

KS

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Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory

601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

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