Mary Gertrude Shockley

Mary Gertrude Shockley, age 97, longtime Sunnyside resident went to be in the arms of her Heavenly Father on August 20, 2016 in Sunnyside, WA.  Mary was born on January 1, 1919 in Huston, Idaho the daughter of Susie (Berry) and George Cullen.  She received her education in Kennewick, Zillah and Sunnyside, WA.   On January 8, 1937 she married Harry Shockley in Yakima, WA.  Mary retired from Libby/Simplot after working for over twenty plus years.   She enjoyed camping and fishing, especially the yearly family Cullen fishing trips and birthday celebration  at Fish Lake on Stevens Pass.  Mary was a past member of the Outlook Grange and Outlook Church of the Brethren.  When asked about her long life she contributed it to having good children, great brothers and sisters and hard work. Mary is survived by three children, George E. Shockley (Charlene) of Sunnyside, WA, Ken Shockley (Donna) of Idaho and Shirley Haines (Ralph) of Kennewick, WA.  She is also survived by nine grandchildren, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and two sisters in law Marjory Cullen and Dorothy Cullen She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Shockley.  Three brothers, Walter Cullen, Ned Cullen and Harold Cullen, three sisters Marjory Wright, Dorotha Luccoline and Myrtle Johnson. 

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Sunnyside, WA.  Burial will follow at the Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside, WA.  In Lieu of flowers those wishing to contribute to Mary’s memory may contribute to Outlook Fire Department. If you would like to sign Mary’s online memorial book you may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com    Smith Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

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