Mary Louise Warren

Mary Louise (Mabery) Warren of Farmington passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at the age of 79 years. She was born on April 12, 1931, at Farmington, the daughter of the late W. Preston and Irene (Miller) Harrington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two infant sons, Michael and David Mabery and a sister, Helen Scheitlin and a brother, William "Bill" Harrington. Mary was a lifelong resident of Farmington where she raised her family. She retired from the Farmington Schools as a food service worker and later retired from Mid States Laundry. She was a lifetime member of the Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington, a member of the Sarah Barton Murphy Chapter of the D.A.R. and the Farmington Historical Society. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting, taking long country drives, fishing, gardening, baking and playing the piano. More than anything she looked forward to watching her grandchildren's sporting events. Mary is survived by three daughters, Carolynn "Connie" (Mrs. Lester) Lawson, Sheila (Mrs. Gene) Powers and Judy (Mrs. Joe) Myers all of Farmington; six grandchildren, Lori (Mrs. Jason) Harris, Jenny (Mrs. Jeff) Bowling, Michael Powers and his wife Amber, Jerad Wofford, Craig Powers and Jessica Myers; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Norma Fuchs of the State of North Carolina; and a special friend who was like a daughter, Paige Merseal. Also surviving are a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5:30 to 9 pm on Wednesday, November 10. Visitation will resume Thursday from 7 am until the time of the service beginning at 10 am in the Cozean Chapel with Chaplain Geri Coulter officiating. Interment will follow at Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Farmington. The family would like to express a special thank you to everyone at Safe Harbor Hospice and Community Manor for the excellent care given over the years. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Spina Bifida Assoc. of St. Louis or Safe Harbor Hospice. View the online obituary and share your condolences and memories at cozean.biz.