Mary K. Pope, 83, of DeGraff, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born in Bellefontaine on April 28, 1936, to the late Henry and Gladys (Byer) Dowell. Along with her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her siblings, Richard Dowell, Jim Dowell, Charles Dowell, and Patricia Plikerd; and great grandchildren, Liam Pope and Knox Pope.
On Dec. 23, 1950, in Richmond, Ind. she married Eugene “Gene” Pope and he survives.
She is also survived by her sons’, Ronald (Pam) Pope of DeGraff, Jerry (Mary) Pope of West Liberty, Steve (Kim Kies) Pope of DeGraff, and Alan (Tonya) Pope of Quincy; grandchildren, Heidi (Matt), Heather (Chad), Hollie (Scott), Shane (Tiffany) Kimmie (Tim), Stevie (Aimee), Brandon (Jessica), Carrie (Jamie), Brittany (Josh), Zachary, Scottie (Jamie), Justin (Nicole), and Ethan (Sammy); 29 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; a great-great-grandchild on the way; and many nieces and nephews.
Mary was the most loving wife, mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law. She loved spending time with her family, especially cooking and hosting large family dinners. Mary enjoyed playing Bingo, watching her grandchildren’s sporting events, watching the “Golden Girls,” and most of all, trying to keep Gene in line. All who loved and knew Mary will miss her.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 210 W. Hayes Street, DeGraff, Ohio. Pastor Ray Headings, along with Patrick Plikerd, officiates a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, at the funeral home. Burial follows the service in FairviewCemetery in Quincy.
Due to the COVID-19 situation, the family asks that you be symptom free and keep social distancing if attending Mary’s services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Unique, Rare Chromosome and Gene Disorder, P.O. Box 639, Forest Park, Illinois, 60130-0639, USA, or www.rarechromo.org.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in DeGraff and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.