Mary Helen Bockholt's Obituary
Mary Helen Bockholt, 86, of Munford, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2023 with family by her side.
She was born on November 15, 1936 in Chicago Illinois to Cornelius and Benedicta Hickey. She worked many administrative positions in the Chicago area before meeting her lifetime love, Donald Bockholt. They were married in 1963 for 53 beautiful years. Together they enjoyed bowling and camping with their six children. Mary and Don retired to Tennessee in 1999.
Mary’s proudest accomplishment was her family. She was the mother to six children and grandmother to twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Mary cared for countless fur babies in her life. She was also an avid birdwatcher and loved to watch the hummingbirds and butterflies in her yard.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Donald Bockholt (2016) and brother James Hickey (1996). She is survived by her sister Barbara McKee, children Michael Farley (Angela), Susan Gay, Donald Bockholt (Sharon), Barbara Lepe (Jesus), Heidi Bockholt and John Bockholt. She had twelve grandchildren, Jennifer, Kevin, Kelly, Joseph, Matthew, Michael, Steven, Kassandra, Christopher, Nicholas, Brittany and Willow. Beloved “Nonni” to Ethan, Caleb, Liam, Brayden, Madisyn, Madilyn, Mariella, Oliver, Jaxson, Tatum, Penelope and Nicholas.
The family is hosting a private memorial service on Saturday, February 25, 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tipton County, Tennessee Animal Shelter or any Animal Shelter of your choice.
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