Mary C. McElhinney, 84, enjoyed shopping, traveling and baking
Mary C. McElhinney (nee Owens), 84, of Sheffield Village passed away Friday July 26, 2002 at her home following a brief illness. She was born February 14, 1918 in Cosby, Tennessee. She lived in Miami, Florida for many years until moving to Lakeland, Florida in 1986. She came to Ohio in December of 2001. Mary was employed as a waitress at various restaurants in the Miami area before retiring. She was a member of Victory Assembly of God Church in Lakeland, Florida and loved shopping, traveling and baking for her many friends.Her sons, Gregory Owens Stephens of South Miami, Florida, survive Mrs. McElhinney. Daughter Sandra Hannan of Sheffield Village; 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Humphrey and Sylvia (nee MaGhaia) Owens and her husband Charles A. McElhinney in 1984.
Private family services will be held. Memorials may be forwarded to the Hospice of the Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Ohio 44106. Arrangements handled by the BUSCH-BURMEISTER FAMILY CHAPEL, Avon Lake Ohio.