MARY B. WHIDDEN

MARY B. WHIDDEN, age 93, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Garbry Ridge Assisted Living in Piqua.  She was born in Charles City, IA on September 24, 1921 to the late Clarence Edward and Lucy Weber (Burr) Burrets.  Her husband of 65 years, Francis Eugene "Frank" Whidden, preceded her in death on March 23, 2010.

Mary is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law: Tom and Linda Whidden of LaQuinta, CA, Wes and Kathy Whidden and Bill and Susan Whidden, all of Troy; one daughter: Mary Watson of Troy; nine grandchildren: Brett (Presley) Whidden, Joshua Whidden, Chad (Amanda) Whidden, Laura (Mickey) Battle, Zachary Whidden, Bethany Whidden, Annie (Jared) Leiby, Jeffrey Whidden and Elizabeth (Jordan) Kramer; and nine great-grandchildren: Michael, Jack, Kelly, Will, and Molly Whidden; Fiona, Alexandria and T.J. Battle and Dylan Whidden.  In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by one granddaughter: Emily Watson and her brother: Porter Burrets.

Mary held an Associate's Degree from George Washington University.  She worked with the American Red Cross for four years during WWII.  She was a librarian with the Troy-Miami County Public Library for many years, retiring at the age of 80.  Mary was a very active member of the First United Church of Christ in Troy.  She was a 74 year member of the PEO, Chapter DY.  She was an active member of the Republican Party and an election poll worker.  She was a volunteer with the Overfield Tavern.  She enjoyed playing bridge with the TWIGS card club.  Mary was an accomplished storyteller and an avid Jeopardy fan.  She was a very thoughtful and caring individual.  She loved her grandchildren and always remembered each of them on their birthdays.

Mary and her family sincerely appreciated the loving care she received from the staff of Garbry Ridge.

Memorial Service will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Pastor Jordan Kramer officiating.  Private interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery in Troy.  The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Church of Christ, 120 S. Market Street, Troy, OH 45373 or Hospice of Miami County, PO Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com .