Mary Margaret McClish, 77, most recently of Washington Court House, Ohio passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at 9:20 a.m. at the OSU James Cancer Hospital after a nearly 2-year courageous battle with cancer.
She was born June 5, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio to Attree Richard & Beatrice Dill McClish. Her early years were spent on the Hartman Farm in Hamilton Township in Franklin County where her family operated McClish Dairy Products. She was proud of her ancestral heritage in the immediate area tracing back to the original pioneer families including the McClish’s, Dill’s, Lisle’s and Smith’s.
Mary graduated from Hamilton Twp. High School in 1965, and Bowling Green State University in Physical Education in 1969. She taught high school in Granville, Ohio until moving to Largo, Florida in 1978, where she was a licensed real estate agent. She worked for the U.S. Postal Service until she retired in 2014. Mary moved back to Ohio in 2023, where she has resided at Carriage Court Assisted Living in Washington Court House since May 2023.
Besides her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a brother, Attree R. McClish, Jr. in 1968.
She is survived by a brother, Paul Dill McClish and a sister-in-law Pauline Cochran McClish of Washington Court House; a nephew, Brent (Nancy) McClish of Washington Court House; a niece, Marjorie (Tim) Garren of Nova Scotia, Canada; nephew, Matthew (Jennifer) McClish of Marietta, GA, plus 11 grand and great grand nieces and nephews. She cherished many other relatives, friends and coworkers she enjoyed throughout her life journey.
Family and friends will be welcomed by the family, Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Walnut Hill United Methodist Church, 975 Rathmell Rd., Columbus, OH 43207 for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. Burial to follow, next to the church, in the Walnut Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Walnut Hill Cemetery, 915 Rathmell Road, Columbus, Ohio 43207.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.
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Marti was a wonderful person, very kind and loving. I worked with her at the post office for many years. Everyone loved her and enjoyed talking to her. She will be missed at the postal retirement monthly luncheons. I’m glad she had at least 10 years of retirement from the post office as we all couldn’t wait to retire from a difficult, tiring job such as this. Rest in peace Marti! Prayers to her family 🙏
We were fortunate enough to have Marty as a sweet , positive Niebor for over 35 years. . We loved her daily visits when she walked her dogs, she always had a kind word, and she was a great listener. She was our neighbor hood Mascot. She took time to visit with everyone on her walks. We’re glad we had the opportunity to have her friendship. She was a very positive sweet lady who will be missed. 🙏🏻❤️
Marti will always hold a special place in my heart.
Such a kind soul. I worked with Marti for many years and always loved talking with Marti. Marti always had a special way to look at everything. She never had negative thoughts. I will miss her.
I was blessed with taking her kitty for her when she could no longer keep her and I loved that kitty so much. I lost her this past May but I had her with us for a little over a year. Bless you Marti, you are one of the most beautiful people I’ve met.
Bless your family!