Mary Lou Gillenwater, 75, of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.
Mary was a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church and a 1965 graduate of Duval High School. Her children, granddaughters, and great grandkids were her pride and joy. She also had many Facebook friends that kept her in touch with the outside world.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Conley and Josephine Withrow; in-laws, Zeddie and Virginia Gillenwater; sister, Brenda Humphreys; and brother, Jimmy Withrow.
Mary is survived by her husband of 58 years, Thomas Gillenwater; son, Andy (Dee Dee) Gillenwater; daughter, Sara (Jeff) Browning of Roanoke, VA; sisters, Jane (Denver “Bozo”) Thomas of Archdale, NC, Linda Whitehead of Green Cove, FL; brother, Allen (Christine) Conley; granddaughters, Kali (Brady) Parker, Bailey Browning, Emily (Logan) Vance; great grandchildren, Brantley and Harlyn Parker; and special friend, Patricia Grass.
Service will be 1:00 pm, Friday, October 27, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastors Andy Gillenwater and Clyde Gwin officiating. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends and family will gather from 6-8 pm, Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the funeral home.
HUGS and Prayers to the family!!!
Coach John Williamson