Mary May (Clary) Ambrose's Obituary
Mary M. Ambrose, age 89 of Fredonia, KS, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Wilson County Medical Center in Neodesha, KS. Mary was born on December 19, 1927 in LaFontaine, KS, the daughter of Arthur Chester and Mary Thelma (Smith) Clary.
Mary graduated from Benedict High School in 1943. On September 18, 1945, Mary married Marvin Wilson Ambrose. He preceded her in death in 1996.
Mary was a farmer/rancher all of her life. She had a passion for raising different breeds of dogs and she loved all animals. She also enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Mary was a member of the First Christian Church in Fredonia.
Mary is survived by:
Children:
Karen Marie Chapman and husband Joe of Belgrade, MT
Kent Arthur Ambrose and wife Lynnette of Fredonia, KS
Kaila Mary White and partner Edward Gustin of Fredonia, Ks
Grandchildren:
Jennifer, Julie, Jamie, Destany and Candace
10 Great Grandchildren
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother, Dwayne “Bud” Clary.
Cremation has been requested. A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia, KS. A private family inurnment will be at Fredonia Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to Fredonia Pound Pals and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St. P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.
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