Obituary: Mary Lou (McMurray) Warner
WICHITA — Mary Lou (McMurray) Warner, 91, passed away after
a series of illnesses on Monday (June 11, 2012) at Larksfield Place in Wichita.
Mary Lou was born on Oct. 30, 1920, in Newton, the daughter
of Glenn and Zella McMurray. She graduated from Newton High School.
She spent many years in Wichita and Bartlesville, Okla.,
while her husband was employed by Phillips Petroleum Co. After the death of
their son in 1975, they moved to Lawrence, where she was the first employee of
the Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. Upon retirement, she and her husband became
residents. Mary Lou moved to Wichita last year to be near her son and
grandchildren.
She is survived by a son, Gregory S. Warner and wife, Trisha
of Derby; two granddaughters, Heather L. Webb of Derby, and Dawn M. Flower and
husband, Ted; two great-grandchildren, Ashton Nguyen and Cheyanna Bercaw; a
brother, Loren C. McMurray and wife, Helen of Phoenix; one nephew, Jeff; and
two nieces, Emily and Lisa.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul
E. Warner in 1997; and son, Douglas M. Warner.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Friday (June 15, 2012)
at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home in Newton. Inurnment will be in Greenwood
Cemetery in Newton.
There will be no visitation as cremation has been effected.
A memorial has been established with the Good Samaritan Fund
of the Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. Contributions may be sent to Broadway
Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.
Condolences may be left at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home of
Newton.
