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Mary Sue McChristian

Female 1937 - 2021  (84 years)

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  • Name Mary Sue McChristian 
    Born 13 Mar 1937  Bardwell, Carlisle County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Died 27 Jun 2021  Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • Mary Sue McChristian Dennis, age 84, of Paducah, previously of Bardwell, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

      Mary Sue was born on March 13, 1937 in Bardwell to the late Thomas McChristian and Bonnie Dean Tharp Morris. She was of the Baptist faith. Mary Sue loved to read and sew, but mostly enjoyed spending her time cooking for friends and family. She also enjoyed dancing at many of the local Senior Citizen events. Mary Sue was the leader of her family and would do anything and everything to make those she loved most happy.

      Mary Sue is survived by five daughters, Vickie Smith, Sue Ann Shearon, Sheila Shearon, Michelle (Chad) Perry and Christy (Danny) Ortega, all of Paducah; one son, Bobby Dennis, Jr. of Paducah; two brothers, Otis Berry of Cunningham and Alan (Vickie) Morris of Mayfield; 12 grandchildren, Mitzi McGee, LeaAnn Taylor, Colby Calvert, Charlie Perry, Devin (Allison) Perry, Ashley (Brandon) Dennis, Caleb Perry, Jasmine Perry, Eddie Ortega, Brittany Dennis, Belle Ortega and Max Ortega; nine great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Tammy Dennis and several Nieces and nephews.

      She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Clay Dennis, Sr. and her parents.

      Funeral Services for Mary Sue will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe with Bro. Alan Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Church Cemetery in Wickliffe.

      Visitation will be from 12:00 pm until the service time of 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of Mary Sue Dennis to the Alzheimer’s Association: 225 N Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601
    Buried 30 Jun 2021  Wickliffe, Ballard County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I40615  Family
    Last Modified 21 Feb 2022 

    Father Thomas Tollie McChristian,   b. 17 Jul 1917, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Sep 1972, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years) 
    Mother Bonnie Dean Tharp,   b. 3 Jul 1919, Bardwell, Carlisle County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Jan 2007, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 16 Dec 1935  Bardwell, Carlisle County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Thomas McChristian and Bonnie Tharp Marriage Record 1935
    Thomas McChristian and Bonnie Tharp Marriage Record 1935
    Family ID F15016  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Bobby Clay Dennis 
    Children 
     1. Vickie Dennis
     2. Sue Ann Dennis
     3. Sheila Dennis
     4. Michelle Dennis
     5. Christy Dennis
     6. Bobby Clay Dennis, Jr.
    Last Modified 30 May 2024 
    Family ID F15017  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 27 Jun 2021 - Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
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    Mary Sue McChristian (1937 - 2021)
    Mary Sue McChristian (1937 - 2021)

  • Sources 
    1. [S2825] Paducah Sun, Mary Sue McChristian Dennis; obituary; 29 June 2021; Mary Sue McChristian; 21 February 2022.

    2. [S4615] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954 - FamilySearch, 21 February 2022; Thomas McChristian and Bonnie Tharp.