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Obituary For Mary Ware

MS. MARY WARE – Age 87, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022. She was born September 17, 1934 in Cedartown, Polk County, Georgia. She was member of New Hope United Methodist Church, Summerville, GA. She started her employment career working at the people’s laundry in downtown Summerville for many years before answering a call to train for free to work as a machine operator at a glove mill. She later was hired at Georgia Glove in Lyerly, GA where she worked for many years before switching to Besting Manufacturing in Menlo, GA where she was employed until her retirement 25 years ago in 1997. She loved to sing for the Lord with her group, Mary Ware & The Gospel Caravans, which she did for over 40 years. She also enjoyed sewing and playing grandchildren. She was preceded by her infant daughter, Emma Ware; parents, George and Edna Woods Ware, Sr; 6 sisters and 2 brothers, Inez Kirby, Ruby Smith, Marie Darden, Clara Fleetwood, Carrie Williams, Lillie Mae Ware, George Ware, Jr., and William Ware.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Joyce Ware Foster and Denita Ware both of Summerville, GA; grandchildren, Camesia “Shon” (Cory) Hayes, Summer Valejo, Brice Ware, and George Ware all of Summerville, GA; great grandchildren, Knico (Jasmine) Pickett, Brycelin Ware, Hevah Lester all of Summerville, Tatiana Horton of Jacksonville, AL, JaQuoye Ware of Rome, GA, and Bree Ware of LaFayette, GA, and Heaven Washington of Cedartown, GA; great great grandchildren, Faith, Hope, and Kashius Pickett all of Summerville, GA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Graveside Service will be Monday, June 13, 2022 at 2:00 P. M. at Summerville Cemetery with Bishop V. T. Harden, Eulogist. Interment, Summerville Cemetery. Her remains will in state at the funeral home until the funeral hour. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

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Lifting up this family during these difficult times.God has called one of the last singing Legends of the old school gospel in our area.She paved the way along with many others.Glen Stevenson

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Sending prayers for the family and friends. I remember her and my mother sitting around laughing and talking years ago, their laughter is music in my memories. Heaven's choir has a new member. Charlsie Barnes and John Robert Jones

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May the love of God and the sweet communion of the Holy Spirit rest, rule and abide in your hearts, during this time of mourning the loss of your love one; and comfort you throughout the days ahead. This is our prayer. Mr. & Mrs. Rogers London

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My Condolences to the Ware family and friends.

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My Condolences to the Ware family. Praying for Jesus to wrap his arms around each of you. Rest in Peace Mrs. Mary. Nancy Sanford/Adams

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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