Obituary of Mary Worrick

Mary Lou Worrick was born in Monroe, Michigan on July 12, 1942. She was the daughter, one of six children born from the union of the late Rockwell Curtis and the late Lillian (Helle) Curtis. Mary attended school in Petersburg and Deerfield before graduating from Deerfield High School with the Class of 1960. She married the love of her life James Lloyd Worrick on June 4, 1960 in Petersburg. From this union came the birth of five children. Mary loved her family and she considered the time spent with them of utmost importance. Second only to her family, flowers and plants seemed to provide Mary's life with fulfillment and joy. Mary took her passion for gardening and made it a career by taking employment with Frank Smith and Son Nursery. She loved her work and spent more than twelve years growing beautiful things before retiring in 2003. Her favorite pastimes included watching "I love Lucy", and she will forever be remembered for her sweet tea and her baking; especially delicious brownies. Mary Lou Worrick age 69 of Monroe passed away at 11:29am, Friday, August 5, 2011 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by her husband in March of 1977, and two brothers: Marion and Ray Curtis. She leaves to cherish her memory five children: Barb (Jerry) Madrid of Blissfield, Michigan, Cindy Britt of Blissfield, Jerry (Billy) Worrick, John Worrick, and Judy (Tim) Rimel all of Monroe; two brothers: Lester (Betty) Curtis of Toledo, Ohio and Henry (Ann) Curtis of Petersburg; one sister: JoAnn Ballert of Temperance; thirteen grandchildren: Mary (Robert Parsell) Britt, Tommy Hatt, Jay (Joyce) Hatt, Donny Britt, Richie (Jessica) Britt, Sasha Rimel, Timmy Rimel, Royce Worrick, Chasity Worrick, Nykki Worrick, Barry, Bailey, and Brandon Heath; eight great grandchildren: Jaydon and Keylee Britt, Lucifer, Logan, and Nathan Hatt, and Ebony, Jasmine, and Katrionna Britt. Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm, Monday, August 8, 2011 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185 where a Celebration of Her Life will take place at 11:00am, Tuesday, August 9, 2011. The Rev. Roy Southerland pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church will officiate. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle for burial. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or order floral arrangements by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.