Miss Mary Anne Cather, 89, of Rising Sun, MD passed away peacefully November 27, 2011 in her home.
Mary was born January 23, 1922 on the family farm at Cather’s Corner, near Hopewell. Mary was employed at Perry Point Veterans Administration Hospital, having retired in the mid seventies. Mary enjoyed bowling and outings with friends and family. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She attended Hopewell Methodist Church.
She is survived by a nephew, William ‘Buddy’ Cather and family; sister-in-law Dorothy Cather and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents James and Catherine; sister Pearl Harshman; brothers Arthur (Art), Wilson (Butch), William (Bill), Howard (who was killed in action in the Philippine Islands), and niece Shirley Wilson.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 S. Queen Street, Rising Sun, MD where friends may call one hour prior. Burial will follow at Hopewell Methodist Cemetery.