Mary Ann Elder

Mary Ann was born in New York, New York on February 1, 1943 to Michael and Elizabeth Walsh. She graduated St.Vincent’s nursing school in 1963 and was a dedicated nurse for 34 years. She was an active member in her parish (St Mary Magdalene) for over 20 years and devoted her life to her family, caring for others, and her faith.

Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 57 years Robert Elder, children Kathleen (John) Bonner, Jennifer (Robert) Eichas, Robert (Danielle) Elder II and Patricia (Jeffrey) Ruppert. She is survived by her 10 loving grandchildren (Brendan Bonner, Meghan Eichas, Emily Bonner, Caroline Bonner, Ryan Eichas, Sofia Elder, Sean Eichas, Benjamin Ruppert, Robert Elder III, and Peyton Ruppert). She is also survived by her brother Richard Walsh.

Mary Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Michael Walsh and Elizabeth Weber, her siblings Elizabeth Radday, Michael Walsh and Timothy Walsh.

A visitation for Mary Ann will be held on Thursday, January 11th, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W Williams St., Apex NC 27502. A funeral mass will take place on Friday, January 12th, 2024 at 2:00 PM at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 6280 Apex Barbecue Rd. Apex NC 27502.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions can be donated to St. Jude https://www.stjude.org or Memorial Sloan Kettering https://giving.mskcc.org

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