Mary Ruth Blaney, 91, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2024, in Prague, Oklahoma.
Mary was born on August 3, 1933, in Kendrick, Oklahoma to Orville and Opal (Miller) Smith. She attended school in Davenport, Oklahoma. Mary married George Worrell Blaney Jr. on July 9, 1949, in Davenport. George preceded Mary in death on December 30, 2006.
Throughout the years, Mary worked at Deiner Mills Clothing Factory in Chandler, Oklahoma, at a fiberglass factory making boats, campers, etc., and spent several years as a well pumper for C.W. Oil in Oklahoma City. She was truly a hard worker as she, along with George, raised cattle and hogs as well. When Mary wasn’t working, she enjoyed maintaining her flower and vegetable gardens and canning. She also enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and needle point, and was a big OU fan. Boomer Sooner!
Mary was associated with the First Assembly of God Church, Wellston, Oklahoma.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, George Blaney, Jr.; her parents, Orville and Opal Smith; a granddaughter, Gina Thronesbery; two sisters, Dowanna Lamb, and Joyce Henry; and a brother, Melvin Smith.
Mary is survived by three daughters, Virginia ThronesberyandherhusbandRayThronesbery,Janice Dill and her husband Kenneth Dill, and Marilyn Davis and her husband Robbie Davis; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four nieces; two nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Graveside services were held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Davenport Cemetery, Davenport, Oklahoma. Condolences can be expressed at www. parksbrothers.net. Services were in the care of Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Chandler, Oklahoma.