Mary Jane Dunlap, 91, went home to be with her Lord on January 2, 2011. Mary Jane was a long time resident of Strafford and resided in the Strafford Care Center for the past 2 1/2 years. She became a member of the Strafford United Methodist Church in 1955. She was born March 24, 1919 to Ephriam and Cora Kepley. She united in marriage to Beryl Monroe Dunlap November 19, 1944, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include son, Gary and wife Loretta of Strafford; grandson, Alan and wife Wendy of Willard; grandaughters, Angela Fitzpatrick and husband Erich of Strafford; and Debbie Bain and husband Jerry of Springfield. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Mary Jane had a great love for gardening and cooking. All who knew her were blessed with her abounding love and she will be dearly missed.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. on Wednesday, January 5 also in the funeral home.