ROOT, Mary Dean
Of Climax Mary passed away Wednesday morning, February 27, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center. She was born July 19, 1945 in Marks, Mississippi, the middle child of eleven to William and Johnnie White Davis. Mary enjoyed painting, crocheting, and doing puzzles. Her favorite holiday, which she celebrated year round, was Christmas. Mary was a loving, caring, and giving, wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be missed by all and the memories that she created in our hearts will live on forever. She is survived by her loving husband, Stan Root Sr., 4 children, Stan Root Jr., Rhonda Root, Tammy Klaiber, and Charmin "Charlie" Robert Deskins; 4 grandchildren, Alexis Klaiber, Dannie Root, Austin Root, and Melissa Klaiber; her mother, Johnnie Davis; 5 brothers; 5 sisters; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mary will be at 11:00 AM on Monday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Climax Chapel, 205 E. Maple Street, with Pastor Donald Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in Roof Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 PM on Sunday at the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to the family to assist with funeral expenses.