Born November 11, 1930, in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Olga (Kozar) Thomas. She married Robert E. Bushick on May 5, 1956, who also preceded her in death; as well as her sister, Hope Thomas, her brother, George Thomas, twin sister, Katherine Thomas, and her son-in-law, Gary Jon Edwards.
Mary is survived by her daughters; Shelley (Richard) Hayes, of Bloomsdale, MO, and Sue Alexander, of Ste. Genevieve, MO; a sister, Karen Rowe of Palmyra, PA; grandchildren, Cortney (Kevin) Harris of Chicago, IL, Stephanie (Christopher) Sanders of St. Louis, MO, Ashley (Mario) Garcia of Ste Genevieve, MO, Abigail (Bradley) Henderson of Kalamazoo, MI, and Donovan Hayes of Bloomsdale, MO; and great grandchildren, Carter and Colin Harris, Oliver and Greta Sanders, and Summer, Serena, and Sophie Garcia.
Mary was a beautiful wife and good mother who loved her husband and family unconditionally. She will be remembered as a kind, loving, and gentle woman. She grew up in the Pennsylvania coal region and lived most of her life in Harrisburg, PA, before moving to Bloomsdale, MO in 2017, to live with her daughter. Mary was always humble and grateful for God’s blessings. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, enjoying numerous visits and outings. She loved animals, especially her dog Cleo, who she enjoyed taking on long walks.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Mary will be buried in Harrisburg, PA, beside her “Bobbie.”
A viewing will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021, 9:15 am to 10:00 am, at Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am, at St. Catherine Laboure’ Catholic Church, 4000 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Harrisburg.
