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Mary F. (McCoy)
Gabbard
Mary F. (McCoy) Gabbard, 71, of Portland, Indiana, passed away at her
home late Friday, November 22, 2019.
She was born on August 6, 1948, in Dean, Kentucky, to the late George
Smallwood McCoy and Julie May (Runyons) McCoy.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her daughter,
Tanya (Rich) Smith; her grandson, Garion Smith; and her siblings, Alma
Johnson, Goldie Hankins, James McCoy, Dee McCoy, Woodrow McCoy, and
Hazel Felix.
Mary worked for Westinghouse in Union City for 15 years until it
closed. She then helped her husband with his Cushman Motor scooter
business for many years. Mary was active in the Vintage Motor Bike Club
and the VHL Alliance. She loved traveling and spending time outdoors.
Mary also enjoyed antiques and being with her family and friends.
Mary is survived by her husband, Ray L. Gabbard, whom she married on
February 2, 1985; her daughter, Melissa Laux and her husband, Jevon, of
Lewisburg, Ohio; her grandchildren, Colten and Meridith Laux; her
sisters, Margaret Riddle and Lois Hoggatt; her step children, Kim
Gabbard and his wife, Melinda, of Portland, Rick Gabbard and his wife,
Pam, of Winchester, Indiana, Dessie Brackman and her husband, Paul, of
Portland, Brandy Gabbard and his wife, Judy, of Laingsburg, Michigan,
Jeannie Grosch and her husband, Gary, of Greenville, Ohio, and Todd
Gabbard and his wife, Lisa, of Tekoa, Washington; her many step
grandchildren, step great grandchildren, and step great-great
grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Mary's life will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday,
November 30, 2019, at Pleasant Hill Church, 9945 N 800 E, Union City,
IN 47390, with Pastor Bruce Brian officiating. Entombment will follow
in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery across from the church.
Guests may visit with Mary’s family on Friday, November 29, 2019, from
3:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Tribute Funeral Homes, 1000 North Broadway
Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331 and again on Saturday from 10:00 AM
until the time of service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Jay County Cancer Society,
101 S. Meridian Street, Portland, Indiana, 47371.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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