Birth date: Oct 5, 1923 Death date: Sep 3, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Menees, age 93, of Madison, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, September 03, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joel and Willie Oakley; husband William Bruce Menees; one brother, Claude Buck Jr.; one sist Read Obituary
Mary and her family have meant so much to our family for 60 years. The memory of her kindness, graciousness, and love, and the good times we had, will stay with me forever. Although I have lived elsewhere for many years, Mary is a big reason why I will always consider Neely's Bend my home.
There are no words to describe how much we loved Mary Menees. My mother, Lois Taylor, my entire family and I were so fortunate to know and love such an incredible woman. She and her family were an important part of our lives. I will always remember so many wonderful trips with my best friend, Betty Bruce, my mother and me. Of course, Bruce stayed on the hill. Thanks for the memories. Love you forever,
Gail Taylor Szykula
There are no words to describe how much we loved Mary Menees. My mother, Lois Taylor, my family and I were so fortunate to know and love such an incredible woman. She and the Menees family were so important to my entire family. I will always remember so many wonderful trips with my best friend, Betty Bruce, Mary, my mother and me. Of course, Bruce always stayed on the hill. Thanks for so many wonderful memories, Mary.
Love you forever,
Gail Taylor Szykula
I have so many great memories of going to my Aunt's house on Christmas, Easter and oh yes.....Halloween, where Uncle Bruce would hang a sheet over a tree limb by the house and make weird noises. Aunt Mary would yell out "Bruce" stop it.
At Christmas I remember the smell of a real fire and all the food that Aunt Mary would cook. If we got lucky it would snow and we would sled down the hill in front of their house for days or until the snow melted.
When I was a child I always could feel the love in her heart and how she would talk to me and hold me. So blessed with so many memories of her and how she affected my life.
Though our days together are over I will remember you always with your love that you showed for your family and anyone that was lucky enough to have been called your friend.
David
Mary and I worked together for many years. She was always smart, dependable and extremely hard working. It was great working with her.
But even better, we went out to dinner and to the theater with our friend Betty Vinson and my mother for many, many years. We shared many wonderful evenings, but I think the very best was just the two of us at Red Skelton concert. We laughed and laughed and laughed. It always puts a smile on my face remembering how much fun we had that night.
I have missed all these good times as our circumstances changed. I will, however, never forget all the wonderful times we had.
I first met Miss Mary when we came to look at her home. Betty Bruce was there and Miss Mary looked like such a kind and loving person sitting on her couch. I did not follow Steve to look at the house.......I just sat with this beautiful gentle lady. I love Robert, Betty Bruce & Kirra as if they were my family. Living in the home that Mr. Bruce built for his bride is beyond wonderful. We love hearing stories about their life growing up in this stone cottage. I know Miss Mary is no longer in pain and loving being reunited with Mr. Bruce! Heaven definitely has another sweet angel.
Reece and I were just talking about our trip with you and Mary to San Antonio. She was such a great traveling companion and made the trip especially enjoyable. Her friendship and support of my mother will always be remembered and appreciated.
Hopefully, they are sharing a glass of wine together and talking about old times.
Love from Marianne and Reece Stein.
