Mary M. Shroyer
Published 11:44 am Friday, January 24, 2025
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FRANKLIN – Mary Martin Shroyer, 91, died on Jan. 22, 2025. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Norman C. Shroyer. She was born Nov. 25, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Clynt Allen Martin and Anna Stoner Martin, and lived over 54 years in Franklin, Virginia. Mary is survived by her daughter, Susan Muller (Peter) of Blairsville, Georgia; son, Michael (Leslie) of Virginia Beach, Virginia; grandchildren, Amy Shroyer Lightbourn (James) of Norwalk, Connecticut; Lauren Ulich (Austin) of Greenville, South Carolina; Sam Muller (Megan) of Greenville, South Carolina; Aaron Shroyer of Washington, D.C.; and three great-grandchildren, Landon, Linnea, and Lyle Lightbourn of Norwalk, Connecticut.
Mary M. Shroyer
Mary started her career as a kindergarten teacher but then focused her attention on the family after her children arrived. She volunteered for many organizations over the years including East Pavilion, the Hospital Auxiliary, and the Zuni school. Mary loved her bridge and book clubs, where other members often commented about her great sense of humor. Mary and Norm both relished their core group of friends in their “Friday Night Group” and the weekly social gatherings. Mary and Norm also traveled around the world after Norm’s retirement; she was always ready for a travel adventure.
Over the last few years, Mary fought dementia with the same grace, kindness and sense of humor she exhibited her whole life. When told that her oldest grandson had just taken his first steps while pushing a toy wagon, she quipped, “he should come here to the Village: everyone here has a walker.”
The family would like to thank the staff at the Village at Woods Edge and especially Lisa Turner, who gave her love, care and support at a difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family would request that donations be made to The Village at Woods Edge in Franklin. No service is planned at this time.