Mary Burrey

Mary Ellen Burrey, 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away at 2:15 P.M. Sunday, November 18, 2012 at her home.

She was born in Logan County, Ohio January 20, 1934, to the late Cecil and Florence Dear Stevens. On May 29, 1954, she married James Richard Burrey in Angola, Indiana, and he preceded her in death September 9, 1979.

She is survived by a daughter, Brenda (Tim) Peterson of Bellefontaine; a son, James R. (friend Marcia) Burrey, Jr. of Bellefontaine; six grandchildren, Jeremy Burrey, Brad (Casey) Grimes, Breanna (Joel) Boysel, Tanner Peterson, Tate Peterson and Jenny Burrey; a step-granddaughter, Lindsay Fittro; five great grandchildren, Brady and Mya Burrey, Dane and Olive Grimes and Hollis Boysel; step-great grandchildren, Shelbie and Kaycie; and special nieces, nephews, cousins, sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Lynn Burrey Grimes; a sister, Darlene Nogle and three brothers, Charles, Richard and Donald Stevens.

A 1951 graduate of Rushsylvania High School, Mary had worked for the Logan County Engineer’s Office and E.K. Core Bridge Company until she and her husband started a family. She later retired from Hardin Motors. She was a member of the Zanesfield United Methodist Church and the Worth While Club in Zanesfield.

The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine, with Pastor Gene Phelps officiating. Calling hours are Tuesday, November 20, 2012 from 4 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Highland Memorial Cemetery in West Liberty, Ohio.

Memorial contributions in Mary Ellen’s memory may be made to: Logan County Cancer Society, Universal Home Health & Hospice Care or the Zanesfield United Methodist Church.

The funeral arrangements were handled by the staff of the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine.

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