Mary Evelyn Forrester's Obituary
Mary Evelyn Nelson Forrester, 87, of Madison, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 30th. She was born, May 16th, 1938, to Virginia Mary Wallace Nelson and Herbert Leroy Nelson in Dover, TN.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Lemuel Henry Forrester; and one brother, Robert Nelson.
Mrs. Forrester spent over 40 years as a teacher at Warner School and MNCA; she loved her kids. She shared her talent of piano playing with the congregation at Madison Church of the Nazarene for 55 years. Mary had an immense zest for life; she felt it was her purpose to put a smile on others' faces, and she was quite proud of that!
Those left to cherish her cheerful demeanor, and fondest memories are her daughter, Lora Forrester; sister, Wanda Wallace (Junior) sister-in-law, Joyce Hayes; brother-in-law, Kenneth Forrester; her precious cat, Brodie; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
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