Mary Rita Bresnock
March 2, 1945 ~ October 30, 2024
Mary Rita (Stapleton) Bresnock, 79, of Marietta Georgia, went home to heaven to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on October 30th, 2024. Mary was born March 2nd, 1945, in Pennsylvania. She was a devoted and loving wife of 60 years to her husband Michael and mother to five children. Mary was preceded in death by her parents James Joseph and Mary Rita Stapleton, sisters Katherine and Bernadette, brother James and daughter Sharon. She is survived by her husband Michael, sons Andrew and wife Debbie, Kevin and wife Anna, Jason and wife Phenisha, and daughter Theresa and her brother William. Mary is also survived by sixteen grandchildren: Andrew Jr., Alex, Caleb, Christian, Hattie, Ashley, Austin, Kelly, Kevin Jr., Hannah, Michael, Roman, Ariana, Gracen, Braden, and Savannah and eight great grandchildren: Isaiah, Luke, Matthias, Anna, Mason, Madelyn, Tate and Domingo as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many, many friends.
Mary was an active member of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church for over forty years in Marietta where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, Leader of Christ Renews His Parish, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Baptism Class Teacher and counselor. She was an avid reader and loved to read the bible along with many other books. She was a card maker and had a great ministry of encouragement through the creative greeting cards she made and sent out to loved ones and friends. She loved the Lord, life and her family.
A Funeral Mass will be held in celebration of her life at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 87 Lacy St NW, Marietta, GA on Monday November the 4th at 10 o’clock am followed by interment at Kennesaw Memorial Park at 1306 Whitlock Ave SW, Marietta, GA Dallas Highway in Marietta.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in Mary’s name to the Women’s Pregnancy Center care of Roswell Street Baptist Church 774 Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30060 Attn: Cheryl Smith.
Thank you for your prayers and support during our loss.
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Mary Bresnock was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ first and foremost. I came to know her through her son Andy who is one of my closest friends on earth. Mary was loved by everyone and every time my wife makes a Coca Cola cake from Mary’s recipe, we will eat it and smile. I look forward to seeing her again at the Resurrection when we all are rejoined with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Tracy Blackburn
Going to the park everyday after school, making cards and going to hobby lobby to get art supplies and fabric. Cooking, together and cleaning. Halloween costumes, thanksgiving, Snow days at grammys. Watching Christmas movies and spending Christmas eve at her house. so so much more. countless memories. i love her so much.
I first met Mary when she was a counseling intern at a ministry in Marietta, GA. Later I was surprised when I walked into the first retreat of my spiritual direction program (Ruah) and there sat Mary! We shared a wonderful two-year journey in the program and the encounters with Mary are truly cherished memories!
Mary was more than just a friend; she touched my soul. A true woman of God, her wisdom, discernment, strong faith, and gentle kindness have always inspired and encouraged me. My heart goes out to her family at this difficult time. May God’s peace envelope them.
This lady was an amazing person, she showed me how you can love people even if they are hard to love. All she wanted was peace, and even though she is no longer with us, she is now at peace with Jesus and her family. I will miss sitting in her car at the bus stop, cooking with her, making cards and watching cooking shows with her. Even though the absence of her will cause us sadness, I know she is always looking down on every single one of us and smiling. Thank you for being such a wonderful grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and cousin.
I love you Grammy.
Hattie
Lee and I send love and prayers during this difficult time.
Our love and prayers to you all. May our Lord Jesus Christ keep comfort in you heart and may He bless you and keep you, and may his face shine upon you.
Vic and Deanna
Andy, condolences to you and your family on your loss and best wishes during a difficult time.
Andy, You can rest knowing that your mom is looking down on you with pride and love. Nadine
Mary was a beautiful person inside and outside. I met her years ago in a travel club we both joined, The Pink Suitcase Sisters and had lots of fun trips together. She was always such a sweet lady whom I liked immensely. We will miss her and the world was a better place with Mary in it .❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
I have fond memories of Mary as a close neighbor when the boys were in high school. She was a warm, thoughtful, fun friend. She’s had a wonderful life and my condolences to Andy, Kevin, Jason, Terri and Mike.
Martha Draper