Mrs. Mary G. Hunt - Patterson

Mary Hunt Patterson, age 71, of Marysville, passed away on September 23, 2013, following a long illness. She was born in Detroit on May 18, 1942. Mary is survived by her husband, James; children: Bill (Liz Swarbrick) Egnor, Libby (Dr. Matthew Hogben) Egnor, Tara Egnor; grandsons: Ian and Alec Hogben. Step children Robert (Caroline) Patterson, Renee (Peter Geertsen) McLean Patterson and step-grandchildren Jordan and Hailey McLean and Emmanual Patterson. She is also survived by her sisters: Kathleen, Joanne, Theresa, Sheila, Julie, Jane and Sharon; brothers: Pat, Jim, Terry and Michael. She is preceded in death by her parents Michael and Gladys Hunt and her brother, Tom. Mary’s professional and personal life was dedicated to helping others. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Eastern Michigan University and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She was the proud co-founder of the Corner Health Center in Ypsilanti, MI. Her other professional work included roles as a social worker and administrator at Child and Family Services, Northwestern Community Services, and Sanilac County Mental Services. Her final professional years were spent as the Director of Safe Horizons, Port Huron, where she oversaw two homeless shelters and a domestic violence shelter. She was also active in politics and community organizations. She was elected to serve as a county commissioner for Washtenaw County for 12 years, and served as Chair of the Board of Commissioners for five of those years. She also served on the Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Boards in Washtenaw County. Mary loved to travel, read, knit and cook. She always had a special place for children whether they were related to her by blood or by circumstance, and took great joy in mentoring them and seeing them grow and succeed. She is fondly remembered by friends and family for her twinkling blue eyes that could light up any room. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1331 7th Street, Port Huron. The reverend Zbigniew Zomerfeld will officiate. Inurnment will be in Riverlawn Cemetery Columbarium. Visiting will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at noon, in the church. Arrangements by Jowett Funeral Home – 1634 Lapeer Ave. at 17th St. Port Huron. Pallbearers will be her brothers, her godson and son. Donations in memory of Mary can be made to the Corner Health Center in Ypsilanti or Safe Horizons in Port Huron. To view obituary and share memories visit www.jowettfuneraldirectors.com

Mrs. Mary G. Hunt - Patterson

May 18, 1942 - September 23, 2013