Mary R. Wheless, 95, went home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Wheless, Jr.; and sister, Betty R. Cain. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Joe Wheless, III, John Wheless (Joy), and Patti Burleson (Jeff); 7 grandchildren: Johnny Wheless (Madrina), David Wheless (Sandy), Christie Dawson (Scott), Karen Wheless (Rick), Jamie Carnes (Shayne), Julie Tisdale (Matt), and Kim Massey (Cody); 10 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mary adored her family, especially her grandchildren. Mary was a loving wife and mother. She was a fine Christian woman, who truly loved the Lord. Everyone who knew and loved Mary knew that she had a big sweet tooth, her favorites being Krispy Kreme donuts, Pirouline Cream Filled Wafers, and McDonald Chocolate Milkshakes, with no whipped cream. She loved to play a good game of bingo at church fellowships. She attended Birmingham First Church of the Nazarene.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 1-2pm at Elmwood Chapel Funeral Home in the Celebration Chapel, a Celebration of Mary’s life will follow at 2pm. A committal service will follow in block 22 of Birmingham’s historic Elmwood Cemetery. Pastor Huey Davis will officiate her services.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsridoutselmwoodchapel.com for the Wheless family.
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