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Mary Katherine Ware, 50, of Clarksburg passed away on Friday May 14, 2010 at her residence.  She was born December 2, 1959 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Paul L. Ware and Carol E. White Ware. 

She is survived by her companion William T. “Bill” Slaughter; one daughter, Misty Barker and her husband Joey of Clarksburg and one son Patrick Ware also of Clarksburg; two grandchildren, Katlyn and Paris; five brothers and sisters, Debbie Galloway and her husband Richard of TX; William Ware of Clarksburg; Paula Hardman and her husband Paul of Clarksburg; Paul Mark Ware and his wife Sharon of Grafton; and Tim Ware of Morgantown; several nieces and nephews and one very special niece Katie Ware. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Judy Ware. 

Mary was a graduate of R-W High School class of 1978 and also attended WV Business College.  She worked at the Kroger’s Fuel Center for eight years and at G.C. Murphy’s in Clarksburg.  Formerly she worked at Phar-Mor and the Meadowbrook Mall, Ace Hardware and Hardee’s.  She was Baptist by faith and she was a very friendly person and was quite the practical jokester which made her to be well liked.  She also enjoyed square dancing, traveling, and helping out at VFW functions.  Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family. 

Friends may call at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, on Thursday, May 20, 2010, from 5 – 8 pm.  Following the visitation, Mary will be cremated, and a graveside service and interment will be held at Stemple Ridge Cemetery at a later date.

Burnside Funeral Home, Bridgeport

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Mon, May 17, 2010 9:17 pm We grew up with mary!  My sister Tammy HuffmanWyss was in the same class as Mary. I have good memories of Mary. Please accept our condolences and prayers. For your family.                                   Brenda Huffman Morris Oak Hill Wv

 
Tue, May 18, 2010 6:28 pm

My deepest sympathies to the family.  I grew up in east view with Mary. I was a Huffman and we went to school together.  Mary was always a very sweet girl and a good friend.  I am sure she will be missed.  Tammy Huffman Wyss

 
Thu, May 20, 2010 12:55 pm

Deepest sympathy I send to your family. I was so saddened by the news. Mary was a wonderful person! She was a ray of sunshine to this earth and I am so glad that I had the opportunity to have known her! She was always smiling! I met Mary while going to school at RW. We had some classes together. My husband, Charles (Chuck) knew Mary longer than I as he went to Broadway School and RW with Mary. I pray for the Lord to bless and comfort all of the family & friends in the days to come.   yours truly.    Chuck & Patty(Novotny) Loar

 
Thu, May 20, 2010 12:21 pm

Dear Misty, Patrick, and Ware Family, 

          I am so sorry to hear that your mother/ sister Mary has past on. She and I worked together and were good friends.  She was one of my dearest friends.  I am in such shock to hear about her untimely death.    I am sorry that I will not be able to come to the funeral home for health reasons, but I want you to know that you are in my prayers.  

  With deepest Sympathy,   Vicki Steele 

                                    Don't think of her as gone away-

                                      Her journey has just begun

                                          Life holds many facets

                                          The Earth is only one

                                       Just think of her as resting

                                 From the sorrows and the tears

                                In a place of warmth and comfort

                             Where there are no days and years

                                 Think how she must be wishing

                                   That we could know today

                              How nothing but our sadness

                                       can really pass away

                                And think of her as living

                           In the hearts of those she touched

                                 For nothing loved is ever lost-

                                And she was loved so much. 

God is with you at this time.

 
Fri, May 21, 2010 11:52 am

Our deepest sympathies goes out to Mary's family and to Bill. My husband, Will Kerns, worked with her for a brief time at Kroger. I didn't know Mary very long, but, she was a very nice lady. Every time we'd come to the fuel center, if she saw me sitting in our car, she'd pick on me and she'd always pick on Will. She never seemed to have an unkind word to anyone. If you all ever need anything or just someone to talk to, please let us know.

Alicia & Will Kerns