Mary E. Mclaughlin

Mary went to be with her Savior and join her heavenly family on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Wings Home in Allegan.

She was born June 17, 1930 in Watson Township the daughter of George and Ethel Irene (Lukins) Shipley. For many years Mary owned and operated a Beauty Shop out of her home in Otsego Township. Later she and her first husband owned and operated Spring Water Campground in Shelbyville where she enjoyed cooking large pots of food for everyone there. Mary loved playing bingo, playing the piano, singing, going out to eat, teaching Sunday school at the First Baptist Church of Otsego and attending church services. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and enjoyed being involved with her grandchildren, Necole (Jason) Wesaw, Nathan (Chandra) Morehouse, Ryan Parrish and Kent McLaughlin and 4 great-grandchildren who dearly loved her.  On July 4, 1990 in Las Vegas she married Patrick McLaughlin who survives.

Also surviving are her children, Kelley (Rick) DePauw of Kalamazoo and Lisa McBride of FL; step-sons, William (Kris) McLaughlin of Allegan and Robert McLaughlin of Martin; her sister, Margaret Guider of Martin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, William Ayers and by her siblings, Cliff, Robert, Esther, Thelma and Helen.

According to her wishes cremation has taken place.

Friends may visit with Mary’s family starting at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego until the time of the Memorial Service at 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Tony Shumaker officiating.

Burial will take place at Hicks Cemetery, Watson Township at a later time.

Contributions in memory of Mary may be made to the

Wings Home of Allegan

.

Messages of condolence may be posted at

www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.

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Melissa Rodriguez

February 24, 2017 at 11:54 am

Necole and Jason,

My sincere sympathy is with all of you. Please remember I am here to support you. This is a difficult time just wanted you to know my familys thoughts are with you.

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George Marks

February 24, 2017 at 5:11 pm

Kelley and Family – I am very, very sorry for your loss. You have my absolutely deepest sympathy. Love to you all.

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Laurie travis

February 25, 2017 at 3:19 pm

Mary was such a beautiful person in every way..was very kind and was a great cook..I will miss her greatly..but will hold all our wonderful memories forever in my heart..

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Ron and Ruth Young

February 26, 2017 at 3:00 pm

So very sorry for your loss Kelley . May God Peace be with you and your family.

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Scott and Kathy Broers

February 28, 2017 at 7:25 am

“There’s magic in a Mother’s touch, and sunshine in her smile. There’s love in everything she does to make our lives worthwhile. We can find both hope and courage just by looking in her eyes. Her laughter is a source of joy, her works are warm and wise. There is a kindness and compassion to be found in her embrace and we see the light of heaven shining from a Mother’s face” author unknown

Hugs

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Mike Newkirk (son of Esther)

February 28, 2017 at 9:17 am

My dear sweet Aunt Mary. Like Grandma Shipley, she was a sweet gentle spirit. I will always remember her that way.

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Honey & Windle Knight

February 28, 2017 at 3:36 pm

Dear Kelley, Lisa, Uncle Pat and family,

We have a lot of special memories of Aunt Mary when we would come for a visit at MI she would bring Kelley and Lisa over to Aunt Thelma’s so much laughter not sure who had more fun the “Shipley Gals” or us kids it was a very special time, (even though for us IN girls it wasn’t very often). Aunt Mary always looked so beautiful (just like her sisters what a great looking group of gals! I remember Uncle Cliff calling them gals! LOL) She had such a loving, kind heart and beautiful laugh. Aunt Mary always was a blessing to others and especially to those she loved and how much she loved her family!

Loretta said she has so many wonderful memories of Aunt Mary and remembers those younger years with her very special.

I know Aunt Mary will be dearly missed… she is and was deeply and truly loved by all who knew her and is at peace with no more suffering, no more pain and no more tears… The Lord has in store for her a mansion made in heaven and Jesus is the bridge that connects our hearts together and binds the Shipley Clan together in His love. We love you all! Honey & Windle, Bev & Russ, Helen & Ken, Loretta and Dronda, want to include those who have gone home with the Lord Debbie and Patti and our Mom Helen (Helen’s Daughters)

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Loretta Johnson

March 2, 2017 at 9:36 am

I will never forget all the times you would sit at the piano and play and we would sing together. That will always be a special memory for me. Much Love,

Loretta

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Dick and Della Bellgraph

March 4, 2017 at 7:16 am

Pat,

Sorry to hear about Mary, thinking of you and your family at this time.

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