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Mary Frances Pleiness, 93, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2014. Mary Fran, it was noted in her grandfather's diary, was born to John (Lyman) and Mabel Fulton in Galion, OH on December 13, 1920. She attended Galion schools and was one of five valedictorians in her high school class. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Ohio Wesleyan University. While there she joined the Pi Beta Phi sorority, an affiliation she proudly maintained throughout her life. Upon graduation, Mary Fran worked in the Research and Development Laboratory at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., which was desperately working on the development of synthetic rubber to replace the supply of natural rubber which was disrupted by the war. It was there she met her husband, Ray. They were married for 61 years and were the proud parents of four children. Following Ray's retirement, the couple moved to Murrells Inlet, SC and traveled extensively. Their favorite place was Alaska where they enjoyed the beauty of a rare, cloudless day at Mt. McKinley. Wherever she was living, Mary Fran was an active church member. She served the church in numerous capacities including Deacon, various committees and wherever needed. But her favorite role was Sunday School teacher. She labored for hours over each lesson, preparing each one meticulously and with love. Oh, she did love her students. Mary Fran was predeceased by her husband and parents. She is survived by her children: Linda (Charles) Steele of Delmont, PA; Nancy Olah of Surfside Beach, SC; Barbara Miller of East Hampton, CT; and David (Linda) Pleiness of Manchester, MO. She is also survived by six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, her brother-in-law, Harold Pleiness of Michigan, and his three children. The family would like to thank all of her care givers. A special thank you is extended to her many friends for their acts of kindness, as well as all of their thoughts and prayers. A visitation of family and friends will be held at Goldfinch Funeral Home Beach Chapel on Sunday, October 12 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 13, at the Murrells Inlet Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Thomas Thornton officiating. Burial will be held in Ohio next to Ray and her parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Murrells Inlet Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 418, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. An online guestbook is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/obituaries Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Mary Pleiness

December 13, 1920 - October 5, 2014