David Kelley
At the bridge table, Mary took no prisoners. Away from the table she was warm, funny, caring, intelligent. In all cases she was a classy lady. My sincere condolences to you, Alan, and your family. -- David Kelley
Birth date: Jan 8, 1937 Death date: Oct 21, 2019
Mary E. Atherly, of Ames, Iowa enjoyed a long life and left this world on Oct 21st at the age of 82 as a result of Multiple System Atrophy. Mary, the first of 6 children of Dolores and Michael Klitch, was born January 8, 1937, at Read Obituary
At the bridge table, Mary took no prisoners. Away from the table she was warm, funny, caring, intelligent. In all cases she was a classy lady. My sincere condolences to you, Alan, and your family. -- David Kelley
We remember Mary from ballroom dancing with the Castle Club. Sending our condolences and sympathies to Alan and the family. -- Norman and Lenora Iverson
I have so many childhood memories being at the Atherly's home with Jill and family. What a beautiful life Mary lived.. she touched all our hearts. Sending love and prayers.
To Mary's family: I had the pleasure of working with Mary at the Brunnier Gallery and Museum (as it was known then) and the Farm House Museum. About that time she gave me a recipe for a chocolate roll-up cake (that might not be the exact title) that she and Alan liked to make. Not being a good cook, I never had the courage to try making it! But it sounded delicious. I am proud to have contributed a tiny bit of text to her book on Farm House. Rest in peace, Mary.
Mary will be in our hearts forever. I have many great memories of Michigan and Alabama with family. Mary was always such a care giver to us younger ones. I am deeply sorry to hear of her passing. Such a beautiful women. Nancy Lyons Sokol