1919
Mary
2012
Mary Vales
December 5, 1919 — June 15, 2012
Mary Doshie Forsythe Vales of Toone died at the age of 92 years, 6 months, and 10 days Friday evening, June 15, 2012 at her home.
She was born December 5, 1919 to Andrew Sherman and Theadoshie Everett Forsythe in Hickman County, KY. She moved to Tennessee with her family at an early age and was a long time resident of Hardeman County. She was united in marriage on December 15, 1934 to John Milton Vales who later preceded her in death October 24, 1974.
Mrs. Vales was a home maker, farmer, production worker for 11 years with Kilgore and a former cook for Brint's Nursing Home. She was a Christian and a wonderful mother and grandmother. She always put her children first and made many sacrifices for them. She was a talented cook and could create a feast with whatever ingredients she had in her kitchen. Her fried pies were so good that some family members would go to extreme measures to get more than their fair share.
She loved to quilt and supplied all of her children with her creations which are treasured and will be passed down through generations. She enjoyed flowers and bird watching and sharing this joy with her great grandchildren. The birds around her home will miss the free meals she provided.
She was a blessing to her family who will miss her sense of humor, kindness, strength and common sense attitude.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Frances Cunningham of Memphis and Bonnie Dunston of Horton, AL; 2 sons, Bill Vales of Saulsbury and Johnni Vales of Henderson. 18 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
Along with her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a daughter, Nina Sue Vales, 2 sons, Ricky and Larry Vales. 2 granddaughters, Laura Vales Branch and Diane Vales. 2 grandsons, Michael and Loyd Darrell King, 2 brothers, Lawrence and John Thomas Forsythe and 4 sisters, Loren Forsythe, Peggy Boyd, Lilly Woodward and Rachel Wilbanks.
She was born December 5, 1919 to Andrew Sherman and Theadoshie Everett Forsythe in Hickman County, KY. She moved to Tennessee with her family at an early age and was a long time resident of Hardeman County. She was united in marriage on December 15, 1934 to John Milton Vales who later preceded her in death October 24, 1974.
Mrs. Vales was a home maker, farmer, production worker for 11 years with Kilgore and a former cook for Brint's Nursing Home. She was a Christian and a wonderful mother and grandmother. She always put her children first and made many sacrifices for them. She was a talented cook and could create a feast with whatever ingredients she had in her kitchen. Her fried pies were so good that some family members would go to extreme measures to get more than their fair share.
She loved to quilt and supplied all of her children with her creations which are treasured and will be passed down through generations. She enjoyed flowers and bird watching and sharing this joy with her great grandchildren. The birds around her home will miss the free meals she provided.
She was a blessing to her family who will miss her sense of humor, kindness, strength and common sense attitude.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Frances Cunningham of Memphis and Bonnie Dunston of Horton, AL; 2 sons, Bill Vales of Saulsbury and Johnni Vales of Henderson. 18 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
Along with her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a daughter, Nina Sue Vales, 2 sons, Ricky and Larry Vales. 2 granddaughters, Laura Vales Branch and Diane Vales. 2 grandsons, Michael and Loyd Darrell King, 2 brothers, Lawrence and John Thomas Forsythe and 4 sisters, Loren Forsythe, Peggy Boyd, Lilly Woodward and Rachel Wilbanks.
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