In Memory Of
Mary H. Gift
1928
2021
Mary H. Gift
March 29, 1928 — June 27, 2021
Mary H. (Richey) Gift, age 93 of Centerville, passed away June 27, 2021. She was born March 29, 1928 in Drakesboro, KY to the late Virginia (Walsh) and Howard Richey. Mary was preceded in death by her husband James Gift and sister Martha Leahy. She is survived by three daughters, Diane (Keith) Rowe, Sheila Liskany (Bud Graves), and Julie Gift (John Mantia); grandchildren Kevin (Samantha) Rowe and Andrea Rowe (Byron Jones); great grandchildren Kaila and Collin Rowe; Jayden, Ava and Easton Jones; sister Linda (Bruce) Susong; nephews Gary Burns, Mark (Karen) Burns, and Jeff (Regina) Susong; niece Amy (Greg) Tyler; and numerous extended family.
Mary grew up in Old North Dayton and graduated from Kiser High School in 1946, then worked as an accounting clerk at Ohio Bell. She married the love of her life (Jimmy) in 1948. They started their family and Mary took great pride in being a homemaker. In 1960 the family moved to a new home in Kettering, where she enjoyed raising their girls, cooking, watching TV, and attending Kenley Plays. She and Jimmy enjoyed having family and friends over, dinner/dancing at the Colony Club and taking frequent family road trips. On Christmas Eve 1972, Jim Gift died of a heart attack at age 48. Mary was heartbroken but dealt with this tragedy with grace and strength. She rejoined the workforce as "hostess with the mostest" at restaurants including Cassano's Commodore, Tony Gaccettas, Centerville Club, Legends and Park Row. Mary never knew a stranger. Her warm smile and kind personality endeared her to everyone who met her. She will be greatly missed.
A visitation of family and friends will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, OH 45432. Services will follow the visitation at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Mary will be reunited with her beloved husband Jimmy at Woodland Cemetery Mausoleum during a private entombment.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Bethany Lutheran Village where, over the last 10 years, Mary received the love and care she so deserved.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, SICSA or a charity of your choice.
To share a memory of Mary or to leave a special message for her family, please click on the Share Memories tab above.
Mary grew up in Old North Dayton and graduated from Kiser High School in 1946, then worked as an accounting clerk at Ohio Bell. She married the love of her life (Jimmy) in 1948. They started their family and Mary took great pride in being a homemaker. In 1960 the family moved to a new home in Kettering, where she enjoyed raising their girls, cooking, watching TV, and attending Kenley Plays. She and Jimmy enjoyed having family and friends over, dinner/dancing at the Colony Club and taking frequent family road trips. On Christmas Eve 1972, Jim Gift died of a heart attack at age 48. Mary was heartbroken but dealt with this tragedy with grace and strength. She rejoined the workforce as "hostess with the mostest" at restaurants including Cassano's Commodore, Tony Gaccettas, Centerville Club, Legends and Park Row. Mary never knew a stranger. Her warm smile and kind personality endeared her to everyone who met her. She will be greatly missed.
A visitation of family and friends will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, OH 45432. Services will follow the visitation at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Mary will be reunited with her beloved husband Jimmy at Woodland Cemetery Mausoleum during a private entombment.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Bethany Lutheran Village where, over the last 10 years, Mary received the love and care she so deserved.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, SICSA or a charity of your choice.
To share a memory of Mary or to leave a special message for her family, please click on the Share Memories tab above.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mary H. Gift, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, July 1, 2021
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Beavercreek Chapel
Service
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Starts at 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Beavercreek Chapel
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