Obituary for Mary LAND
LAND. Mary A., “Toot”, age 79, of Dayton, OH passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was born April 10, 1941 in Greenville, AL. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Willie J. Land; mother, Carrie Nell Peterson (AL); father, Willie Frank McKenzie (AL); devoted aunt and uncle, Cassie and Joe Bloxson; siblings, Catherine Hardy and Earnest Peterson both of Alabama, Stella Peterson (GA). Survived by: children, Cynthia and Angela McKenzie, Dawn Land; grandson, Brian McKenzie (TX); great-granddaughter, Makaylen McKenzie; great-great-grandson, Josiah Clow; sisters, Dorothy Berry and Annie Bailey both of Alabama; sisters-in-law, Johnnie Burns, Joanne Brown, Peggy (Bruce) Allen, and Doris Black (GA); other relatives and many friends.
Mary, affectionately known as (Toot) in her youth, was a retired educator serving the children of Dayton, Ohio for more than 30 years. She loved her work, even taking on extra responsibility by chaperoning many after school events, with her favorite being a Girl Scout Troop Leader. Mary accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age. She was a past member of Mt. Enon Baptist Church. Mary loved to cook and bake and was famous for her lemon glazed pound cake. She was a devoted wife and mother and always exposed her children to various cultural affairs and community events. She loved all holidays, especially Christmas, which was a time when she could gather together with family and friends with good food, fun, and laughter.
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2021 at Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave., Trotwood, OH. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service. Interment: Dayton National Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com; virtual streaming link available.
Virtual streaming:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83555195399?pwd=eUlEK2I1N0tNa1BDMUx5MTZ2cmJYUT09
Meeting ID: 835 5519 5399
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Mary, affectionately known as (Toot) in her youth, was a retired educator serving the children of Dayton, Ohio for more than 30 years. She loved her work, even taking on extra responsibility by chaperoning many after school events, with her favorite being a Girl Scout Troop Leader. Mary accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age. She was a past member of Mt. Enon Baptist Church. Mary loved to cook and bake and was famous for her lemon glazed pound cake. She was a devoted wife and mother and always exposed her children to various cultural affairs and community events. She loved all holidays, especially Christmas, which was a time when she could gather together with family and friends with good food, fun, and laughter.
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2021 at Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave., Trotwood, OH. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service. Interment: Dayton National Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com; virtual streaming link available.
Virtual streaming:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83555195399?pwd=eUlEK2I1N0tNa1BDMUx5MTZ2cmJYUT09
Meeting ID: 835 5519 5399
Passcode: 562490