We know it is a little early but Happy Heavenly Birthday. We love you dearly and miss you even more.

We had planned to take you on a cruise in June, 2023.  I'm so sorry you missed it.  This was the first cruise we took since your passing.  Only fitting that we would find a butterfly or two.

The day we picked out your urn (a butterfly), we went to your apartment to start going through things.  The first thing I opened was a box with a butterfly pin in it.  From then on, I would find butterflies everywhere, sometimes when and where I'd least expect it; in the Christmas aisle at Michaels, in a truck stop on a purse, even on a cruise ship.  This photo was taken the week we picked out your urn.

I still remember going on my very first business trip as a new employee at NASA Dryden, over 20 years ago.  While preparing my travel plans, and a bit confused, a co-worker told me to talk with Mary Kennedy for assistance.  Mary was incredibly patient and friendly with me as she guided me through the process.  Over the years that followed, she was always a friendly person I was happy to see.  Her work-ethic was incredible, and her level of kindness toward everyone was always a warm welcome.  Mary will be greatly missed.

May of 2020 was the last time we were all able to see mom. She was so thrilled we could make it out there. 

My memories of Mary are that she was an incredible human being. She always smiled, her laugh was contagious, she loved doing her job with such dedication and no matter how much pain she was in she still found time for anyone who needed it. I lost my husband 6 months before Mary passed and her words of love and faith touched me so very deeply. I love you Mary and even though all of us will miss you I feel happy knowing you are no longer in pain and blessed that you are with Jesus as one of His beautiful angels watching over all of us.....Bev C

I remember when we were teenagers Mary had a beehive hairdo. The Beatles were on Ed Sullivan and Mary is in the front room just screaming. She loved music and would play guitar and sing. This was a shock I was just texting her about our trip through the Panama Canal.

Mary seemed to have all the Monie family ailments throughout her childhood and adult life. She also had a smile to give anytime someone needed one. She was always there for the backyard water fight and the one and only baby powder fight in the house. What a mess. She loved life and lived to the fullest. I will miss you my older sister.

Mary was always kind and thoughtful. 
No matter what she went through, she always came out a stronger woman. 
I love you!

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Passed away on JANUARY 8, 2023

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