Mary Roden

Mary Roden, age 77, of Montgomery, died Saturday, March 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Daisy and William DeLaughter, as well as her sister Mildred Hodge. She is survived by James, her husband of 57 years, two children, Timothy (Carol) Roden of Delaware, OH, and Phyllis (Craig) Beadle of Galena, OH, her beloved grandchildren, Ryan (Lynzi), Christian, Brooke, Nathan, James, Pasha, and Dima, as well as her two brothers William and Thomas DeLaughter. Mary was a member of Eastwood Presbyterian Church in Montgomery and Christian Fellowship Church in Hammond, IN, where she was active in mission committee work, demonstrating Christian hospitality to many missionaries throughout her married life. She was also an active member in the auxiliary of the Gideons, taking particular joy in passing out Testaments to members of the medical profession. Her grandchildren have wonderful memories playing innumerable games of Dominos and cards with her, and although often accusing her of being a card shark, still managed, somehow, to squeak out a win. Her Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2013, from 5-7 PM, at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home, followed by a Celebration of Life Service on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Eastwood Presbyterian Church, at 11 AM, with the family receiving friends beginning at 9:30 AM. Interment will be in Columbus, OH. Donations may be made to Gideons International, Montgomery Southeast Camp, P.O. Box 210643, Montgomery, AL 36121-0643.