Mary E. Unkle, 93, died peacefully at home on January 16, 2017. She was living on Edisto Island, SC and was formerly a long-time resident of Floyd, NY.

Mary was born on April 7, 1923 in Cairo, IL, the daughter of Bertha D. (Holderfield) and Clarence A. Rutledge. She graduated from Cairo High School and Bryant Stratton Business School. She married Charles L. Unkle on January 23, 1954. Possessing a strong faith, Mary was active in her church and a Godly Christian example to her children and all who knew her. While living in Floyd, she raised five children and was later active in local senior citizens’ groups and the Floyd Grange (40+ year member). Her hobbies included reading cross-stitching, and crocheting. The last few years she spent many enjoyable hours bird watching from her porch on Edisto. Mary also enjoyed corresponding with her many friends, doing crossword puzzles, and playing a good game of pitch. A wise and kind woman, she was a source of love, strength, and encouragement to her family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Cheryl (Gary) Fleury, Barbara (Charles) Anken, C. Richard (Jamie) Unkle, and Rebecca (Steven) Derucher; grandchildren, Ty Carun, Gary (Megan) Fleury, Amy Fleury, David Fleury, Megan Huckels, Matthew (Melissa) Huckels, Adam Unkle, Erica Unkle, Rachel (Kyle) Marcotte, and Aaron (Maria) Unkle; and her great-grandchildren, Gabriel Zimmer, Taelyn Carun, Owen and Elizabeth Fleury, Ari Huckels, Alena Unkle, and Madeleine and Emmeline Marcotte. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Charles; sons, John and David; and granddaughter, Mary Fleury

A memorial service, celebrating Mary’s life, will be held on Saturday, April 29, at 3 PM at the Redeeming Love Fellowship Church in Stittville. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.