Mary Catherine Gentry
On Saturday, September 24, Mary Catherine Gentry, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at age 79.
Mary was born on June 28th, 1943 in Elkhart, Indiana to Herbert and Catherine. She was a medical technician and sang at various churches and special events. On March 25th, 1967, she married John Gentry. They raised two sons, John and David.
Mary had a passion for singing and loved to play the piano. Her friends and family were very dear to her and she enjoyed reminiscing about traveling to the mountains for summer getaways. She had a joyful laugh and compassionate spirt. She dedicated her life to her family and always would be there for them to lend a hand. One of her favorite passages is Isaiah 41:10, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.”
Mary was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Spencer, and her mother, Catherine. She is survived by her husband John, her two children, John and David, her brother Herbert Spencer, grandchildren Sara and Joshua, great-grand daughter Kairi, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Visitation Monday, Oct. 03 from 11am until time of Chapel Service, 1pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park, Willow Springs. Funeral Info: 708-352-6500
Mom,
I miss you and I love you very much. Hope your having a good time in Heaven. Tell god & Jesus I said Hi.
Love,
John Jr
Revelation 21:4. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gentry family. It was a pleasure to have spent some time with Mary and John in Florida but as we know we will meet again in heaven when our time leaves this earth. David Robin Geib. Ohio
John, Frank and I are so sorry about Mary’s death. We have many good memories of visits in Bradenton. We will be praying God’s comfort for you and the rest of the family. May you find strength and comfort in knowing she is singing with our Lord.
In Christ,
Frank and Jane Turpin