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Mary Ockey

Mary Isabel Rostron Ockey, age 95, passed away Dec. 16, 2001, in Nephi, Utah.

She was born April 17, 1906, in Moroni, Utah, to John Thomas Tilby and Mary Ellen Nielson Rostron. She married Floyd Spencer Ockey June 10, 1924, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple May 17, 1933. He passed away Dec. 7, 1967.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and served faithfully in many callings. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She enjoyed quilting.

She is survived by her children, Floyd E. Ockey of Red Oak, Texas, Gloria O. Gustin of Nephi, John D. (SueAnne) Ockey of Ephraim, and Don R. (Julie) Ockey of Payson; 22 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Edna Moulton of Copperton, and Francis (Jerry) Leek of Moroni. She was preceded in death by brothers, Zeldon, Virgil, David, and Ira; sisters, Winona Julian and Hazel Sudweeks.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, in the Nephi Stake Center, 351 North 100 West. Friends may call from 9-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be in Vine Bluff Cemetery, Nephi, Utah.