On Friday September 3, 2021 Mary E Barrow 91 went home to be with the Lord.
She was born to the late Tommy J Holland and Mollie Kelly Holland Marshall in Georgetown, KY. She was predeceased by her husband, Sandford C "Sandy" Barrow, her son, Stephen C Barrow and brother, David “Blackie” Holland.
She is survived by her son, Michael W Barrow, daughter, Cheryl Barrow (Troy Ratliff), sister, June Waggoner and sister-in-law, Dale Clark.
Mary was a graduate of Taft High School; Taft TX and attended Horry-Georgetown Technical College.
Mary retired after 30 years civil service employment at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. Her positions included Base Operator at Shaw Air Force Base & Myrtle Beach Air Force Base; Base Supply Key Punch Operator & TMO Outbound Transportation Household Goods Inspector.
As a longtime member since 1965 of Ocean View Baptist Church, she greeted everyone with a smile and big hug.
She was a very loving and giving Mother; excellent seamstress, cook & baker; avid reader; Jeopardy watcher; devoted bird-watcher and world traveler. She loved people and never met a stranger. She was a Mom to many civilians and service people around the world. She loved to dance and could dance on roller skates. Every morning Mary started her day by calling and singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a friend who was celebrating their birthday.
A Memorial Service will be held in celebration of her life 2:00 PM, Friday September 10, 2021, at Ocean View Baptist Church with visitation from at 1:00 PM until 1:50 PM in the church commons area prior to her services. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Memorial may be made to Ocean View Baptist Church, 7300 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.
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