Mary Gunn
June 2, 2019
Mary Bowen Wilkinson Gunn, 94 of Ocala, Fl.(formerly of Falling Waters, WV; Hyattsville,MD and Washington DC) died Sunday June 2, 2019, at home after an extended illness.
Mary is survived by her children Sylvia(Larry) Switts of Ocala, Fl.; Sheila(David) Neely of Prescott,AZ.; Bill(Ellen) Wilkinson of Springhill, Fl.; Margie(Bill) Fleming of Riva, MD.; Jamie(Mary) Wilkinson of Huntingtown, MD,. Jacqui(Jeff) Hoffman of Independence, MO.; and her beloved 21 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Her loving family includes her niece Jeanette(Godfrey) Ward and nephew Ernie(Dot) Bowen and his children and grandchildren of Wigan, England; Georgia(Jim) McCauley of Kansas City, MO. and her children and grandchildren; Larry(Dorcas) Wilkinson of Cascade, CO. and his children and grandchildren; and the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren M. John Gunn.
Mary was born on Christmas Day, 1924, in Wigan, Lancashire, England, to Thomas and Catherine Bowen. She loved her family and loved school, telling stories of perfect attendance. To do her part in the war effort, she joined the Women's Land Army. It was during this service she met and married a US GI, James D. Wilkinson, and came over on the Queen Mary Bride Ship in 1946. James preceded her in death in 1987. She was blessed with a second marriage to M. John Gunn and was thrilled by how her family multiplied. John preceded her in death in 1995. A devout Christian, Mary was active in her church, The Community of Christ, for nearly three-quarters of a century. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
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My heart goes out to you and your family Jacqui. What a life your mom lived! Much love and support to you all.
Love you Jac. Loved your mom as well😍
To Mary's family and loved ones,
You are in our thoughts and prayers as we recall our connections to you and Mary. Our first meeting was in 1973 in Washington DC, Larry meeting his father for the first time. Mary was the perfect wife and mother to each and showed such grace and love. And you half-sisters/brothers were so much younger! May this time together be special as you recall stories and memories of growing up with her guiding hand there for you. Peace and Love, Larry and Dorcas Wilkinson
We will always remember Mary's British humor so exquisitely timed. And I know she was looking forward to meeting her Heavenly Creator.
May she be enjoying the peace of her Divine resting place. We will remember her fondly!
Mary have a peaceful journey up to the lord you have earned your wings and now we know that we have a wonderful angel watching over
To Mary's family and friends,
My deepest condolences for your loss. She was special.
With much love,
Jean
We sure will miss Mary with her lovely smile and warm laughter. What a sweetheart!
Sylvia, Larry and family,
Mary was such a sweet presence in our church life. She will be sorely missed. I know she was so ready to go home to God. Blessings to all of you. Our love & sympathy be with you.
Love,
Carol
Mary was such a wonderful woman who loved everyone she met. Our condolences to all of her family members. The world lost a beautiful person but heaven gained a beautiful angel. Mary was very proud of her children and grandchildren. She will be missed,. Her love of her Lord and the church she attended was reflected in everything she did. We love and will miss you Mary.
Prays and sympathy for the family. Rest in eternal peace Mary.
Our condolences to the family for your loss. Your loss is ours too.
We have such fond memories of Mary. She truly let her light shine through for all those she encountered. This was her gift. She was very kind to my family, opening her home to watch my first child while I worked. We loved her humor and British wit. She truly was a joy to be around. We'll miss you Mary.