Mary Ellen Finney

Mary Ellen Finney, 86, of Cedarville, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 6, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 5, 1928, in Osborne, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Johnson) Baldwin. She is survived by her four daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl Finney and Dave Knick, Lynn Hopkins, Sue and Hal Stormont and Chris and Greg Linkhart; grandchildren, Nick (Andi) Hopkins, Loren (Kenny) Pace, Matt Hopkins, Dylan Stormont, Kasey Linkhart, Jesse Linkhart and Tyler Linkhart; great-grandchildren, Anna Marie and Luke Hopkins and Sophia Pace; sister, Judy Andrews; close friends, Lois Mangan, Mabel Haines, Chet Manley, Emma Ferguson and Linda Shaw; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Kenneth “Kenny” Finney in 1995; sister, Phyllis Bailey; brothers, Donald Baldwin, Billy Baldwin and Phil “Butch” Baldwin; and son-in-law, Steven Hopkins. Mary attended the Cedarville Nazarene Church since they opened their doors. She worked for many years at Baldwin’s Orchard and was a proud member of the AMVETS #14 in Xenia, where she was the main cook and was well known for her sausage gravy and biscuits. Mary was an avid animal lover, especially for cats and dogs but what she loved most was her family. She lived for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who knew her as “GG” and loved spending every moment she could with them. She will be deeply missed by her family that she held so closely to her heart and the memories she leaves behind will be cherished forever. Viewing will be held on Friday, July 10, 2015 from 5-8p.m. at JACKSON LYTLE & LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, Yellow Springs, where a celebration of her life will be on Saturday, July 11 at 10a.m. Pastor Douglas Graham officiating, Burial will follow at Valley View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cedarville Fire Department, 19 South St. Cedarville, OH 45314 or the Miami Township Fire Rescue, 225 Corry St. Yellow Springs, OH 45387. Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com.

Mary Ellen Finney

December 5, 1928 - July 6, 2015