Mary Louise (Bray) Canary, 76, of Rockport, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh.
Mary was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on October 17, 1944, to Celestine “Buster” and Geraldine (Howard) Bray.
Mary was a housekeeper. She enjoyed painting and gardening, and she taught art as a volunteer at St. Bernard Catholic School. She also helped people with their personal finances and taxes, and helped at the Recycle Center selling clothing.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Canary Sr.; her son, Leslie Canary Jr.; her brother, Dean Bray; and her daughter-in-law, Kim Canary.
Mary is survived by her sons, Lee Canary and his wife, Pamela, Chris Canary, Jared Canary and his wife, Trish and Jason Canary; daughter-in-law, Susan Kellems; her grandchildren, Amie, Casey, Kristina, Anna, Josiah, Breanna, Amber, Patrick, Addie Mae, Carolyn, Jason Jr. and Christian; ten great-grandchildren; her sister, Vicki Taylor; her nieces, Tokiwa and Ashley; her nephew, Tyrren.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, at Boultinghouse Funeral Home in Rockport, with Reverend Andy Tindle officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
Visitation is 4 until 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contribution may be made to American Heart Association at www.heart.org.
Friends may leave a condolence for the family at www.BoultinghouseFuneralHome.com.
