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Comments: Charlotte, I do agree with you that moving on is an individual thing and so is grieving, I certainly did not mean by the written word that we just need to move on, I was thinking more in line with what that individual would possibly say to us. I lost my dearest and best friend Sherry Franklin-Blackwell in 2007 from brain cancer, I was devastated and still to this day think of her laughter daily. A time in my life with her will never be forgotten. I certainly did not mean for any of you to not post your grieving of the loss of Mary that is for sure. I remember her with so much laughter and fun on all our SOC cruises and trips together, she was the life of the party and a sweet friend to me. She will never be forgotten either. Would love to hear from other Socites the impression she made on them through out the years, each one will be different, each one will be out of love for her and each of us will miss her terribly. Sometimes when I write, I need to re-read how I phrase things because it can be taken the wrong way and I surely do not mean for that to occur. The night of Mary's passing, I had another severe seizure and light stroke again, I mean well, but sometimes I phrase things that can be taken in different aspects. Hopefully all will know I meant it in a loving manner. God Bless.
Comments: Really..Great Posts.. Keep it up...G..
Comments: Grieving is different for each person. it is a very individual process. Time will help, but the loss will always leave a hole where that friend lived in our life. However, I think our memories help us especially when we can think of how funny or talented that person was. "Moving on" is different for each of us and we grieve as long as it takes for time to help us no matter what anyone thinks or says
Comments: Peaches, thank you for posting your thoughts and info about our class mates. I am so sad to say that I will be in Chicago on the date of Mary Irene's memorial. I know we can not PLAN these things under these circumstances, but wish I could be there for her family. I am so glad that Jan Netherland and I visited Mary in her home last May and then Jan had her to her house for lunch a little later. I felt then that it might be the last time I was able to hear Mary laugh and play the piano...her hands and fingers hurt while she played Jan's beautiful piano, but it did not stop her. Mary was truly one of a kind and we are all so fortunate to have had her in our lives no matter if we were best friends,just acquaintances, or just watched her cheer in high school. Mary made a difference in so many lives.
Comments: Peaches, I think, and this is just my opinion, that all the classmates right now are all grieving over the loss of Mary, but looking at the Memorial Page on this site, and the 65 site, we have lost so many classmates, we are all sad when they leave us, but I also believe that Mary and each of them would say you need to go on and move forward, we are in a better place now. Live your life to the fullest, have no regrets and they will all see us again. We do have a great group of people from SOC, great friends for life and will see our dear friends in our future once again. God Bless you and the SOC classmates.
Comments: I have noticed when I post something sad people do not post after me. Please continue. These are my thoughts and my feelings I wanted to share with my classmates. Please continue your posts!!!!!
Comments: I am grieving over the loss of three of my dearest friends from Zumwalt but on the other hand I am picturing the three of them together right now rejoicing together with our Lord and Saviour. Three years ago today, we lost Sonny Barney (SOB) Kemp, two years ago yesterday we lost Jan Fincher Tanco and now Mary McCord Bach. We had such special times together. I just can't believe all three around the same time. Please remember Brenda in your prayers and her family and Jan Fincher's family. Be sure and tell your friends how much you love them often. I hear many of our friends telling each other that and remember that SOCites are very special people who do love each other.
Comments: I have one other Mary story that is dear to my heart. We were at a sock hop at Zumwalt and Mary came running up to me and said "Wanda, try outs for the drill team (Lionettes???) are opening up. Why don't you try out?" I asked Mary if she had ever seen me dance. She said no and pulled me out on the gym floor. That was when it was ok for girls to dance together. Of course, Mary could have had any boy there, but I never had the courage to ask. Anyway, I was making a feeble effort to keep up with the music. The look on Mary's face was exactly like that of Kevin Bacon looking at his two left footed friend in Footloose. When the music ended, she put her arms around my shoulder's and said "That's ok. We'll find something else for you to do." So I joined the choir. I have smiled and laughed at that memory for years and years. Folks, I can't chew gum and walk across the floor at the same time.
Comments: I first met Mary Irene in the 8th grade at Sara Zumwalt Jr. High School. I came from Lisbon and she came from Clara Oliver (I think). Mary and I were never as close as some of our other classmates were with her, but we became friends by sharing classes, sitting at the same lunch table, in study hall, etc. I don't think Mary every met a stranger and she showed love to everyone. We were in Choir class together and our teacher was putting a girls quartet together. I don't remember who else tried out for that quartet, but both Mary and I did. Mary, of course, made it with that beautiful voice. On the other hand, while I could sing pretty well, I could not then nor can I very well now, harmonize. Well who ever heard of a quartet that didn't harmonize. Needless to say I did not make it. Of course I was disappointed, and had tears in my eyes. Afterward, Mary caught up to me out in the hall, put her arms around me and said (I have never forgotten this!) "Wanda, I won't say I'm sorry I made it, but I am very sorry that you didn't make it." She simply held me for a few more seconds and let me cry. I have never nor will I ever forget that single act of kindness. That WAS Mary Irene McCord. I love you, I miss you, I will never forget you and I will see you on the other side, Mary Irene.
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Comments: Mary is now at peace. Prayers for family & friends. We are the ones grieving not her.
Comments: Heavenly Father, we Praise You! Thank you Father for taking our dear friend Mary Irene McCord Bach home. I know that she is in Your presence and is free of pain and smiling again. Father, thank you so much for bringing Mary into my personal life and into all the lives of those who ever knew and loved her. I know You have work for her as one of Your musicians whether it be singing, playing or both or teaching the children. Father we do praise you, but we are hurting right now. Please send your comforting love down to all of us who are so very sad and will miss her so very much. Please bless Kari and Kent and all of Mary's family including the 1963 graduating class of South Oak Cliff High School. We love her Father and we will miss her. We are deeply grateful, Father that Mary Kay and Celi were able to travel to Mary's side before she slipped away. Please comfort Peaches as she was unable to go and we know she is heart broken. Bless these ladies and the Maddox family for being there for Mary. Father, I ask all of this in the precious name of Your son Jesus. Amen.
Comments: Thank you, Bob.for getting and posting the information about Mary.
Comments: Folks, I just got off the phone with Kent, Mary Irene's son. I called to get information about Mary's services and Kent asked that I convey the arrangements that he and Kari, Mary's daughter, have finalized to this point. Mary ask that there be no viewing and that her body be cremated. Cashner Funeral Home of Conroe is handling these arrangements. As of now it has not been decided if there will be a burial. Since Mary was so loved and well thought of by so many in the Conroe area and obviously other places, the smaller church she played organ for for so many years is not large enough to hold the anticipated large number of people wanting to honor her. Memorial services for Mary will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Conroe on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH at 11 A.M. This was the first date and time available. The church is located at 4308 West Davis in Conroe. The telephone number for the church is 936-756-3395. Kent ask that I post his personal telephone number which is 936-499-9514 if more information is needed by anyone and Kari's telephone number is 281-794-7452
Comments: Mary always loved receiving cards from her friends. She keep them in a basket near her. Now let us all send cards to her family and let them know how much she meant to us individually! I miss her so much but have such treasured memories of life with her and know she is standing in awe of God right now and reunited with her loved ones. What a comforting thoguht!!!!
Comments:  Rest in peace my dear, sweet, talented friend.
Comments: I just received a phone call from Mary Kay and Celi that our beloved friend Mary McCord Bach has passed. As soon as plans are finalized we will post details. Mary is now in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What a comforting feeling that is for me to know. She will now know and fullly be surrounded by the wonder and glory of being Face to Face with God. If you have never heard the song "I Can Only Imagine", I encourage you to listen to it and think of Mary and yourself. I picture her now in Heaven breaking out in song worshiping God!!
Comments: Sharon, bless you for thinking of me. I think of you often too. Especially during basketball season! You could always make me smile. I have been in Lubbock for almost five years close to my son and his family and I love it! Much love to everyone.
Comments: Peaches, MaryKay and Celi, please hug Mary for me.....just hug her...I know she won't know it's from me, but I will.
Comments: Wanda, I do not know you but your prayer is beautiful and I could feel the Holy Spirit in your heart. Thank you for sharing with all of us your prayer for these two dear classmates of yours. I do not know Mary but I have known Jerry for several years and he and Pat did such a great job on our reunion videos. Jerry is a very personable man and is the only person from SOC who ever told me he thought I was a good baseball player. How in the world did he remember that I played baseball after 35 years? And Jerry and I share the same birthday, Oct. 26. Praying for you too, Jerry and Mary. God bless you both and your families.
Comments: Thank you Tanya and Wanda, beautiful thoughts. Wanda, you have been on my mind for weeks. It is good to know that you are still keeping up with the site. Hope you are doing great.
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Comments: I posted this in the Prayer Room on Face Book and was asked to also post it here. As we age (and we are aging), we realize that we will lose more of those we shared our growing up years with, our siblings, parents, etc. Members of the 1963 graduating class of South Oak Cliff High School now have two of our dearest friends who are ill. Mary McCord Bach and Jerry Vessels. Heavenly Father, I along with many lift Mary McCord Bach up to you. You above all know how very much Mary has meant to so many in her lifetime. She has fought such a hard battle and she knows as do we that You have been with her throughout her long journey. Father, I ask that as you prepare to bring Mary home (and we all find peace in knowing that she will be coming home to You) please ease her away from us and into your arms on the wings of angels with harps playing. Please tell Mary how very much she is loved and will be missed. We will miss her, but we will never forget her. I ask these things in the name of Your precious son, Jesus. Amen. Mary, I love you and I'll see you on the other side. Heavenly Father, again I along with many lift Jerry Vessels up to you. Father please send down your loving care and help Jerry recover fully from his illness. Father, please give him strength and courage and peace of mind. Bless Pat, his sweet wife and their family during this time of stress. Please make Jerry aware of how much he is loved and how valuable his friendship is to all of us. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen. Jerry and Pat, you are in my heart, my prayers and my memories. I love you both.
Comments: Nice letter..Tanya..Thanks..You're a sweetie..! 
Comments: I see a lot of compassion in this class for the classmates, some who are headed in he downward spiral of life and others hanging in there by their will to survive and doctors trying everything available to help them beat the battles, some very hard to do, but with lots of our love and prayers, volunteers such as MKay and Celi to help sweet Mary, these things mean so very much to the family and the patient involved. We went through this process with Sonny Kemp with Brenda, and it affects you more than you can imagine, but to that individual lying in that bed that can still hear our voice, the pat on the hand, just your presence known eases their passing and for those still fighting the battles to live on a little longer, it gives them strengtb to keep trying. I am so proud of what I see with classmates really coming together to be there for their friends, it surely makes a world of difference. Also, to add another note, Mike Young's granddaughter has some movement in her arms, but none in her legs yet. She is still in Baylor on a ventilator and at 16, she has miles to go before she can be whole again. Kathleen with her health issues. So many of us out there right now within a hands reach, see what you can do, bring by a dish for the family, send a card, just let them know you care. God is hearing the prayers, but its up to all of us to make a difference in their lives if we can.
Comments: Mary has such wonderful SOC friends. I am sure there are more SOCites who live in and around Houston who could also help the family out with her care. I remember when my parents were so ill I was exhausted trying to stay with them 24/7. It is hard for the family to have to do everything without some help and hiring nursing help can be expensive. Mary probably has friends from her church etc... who could help. May God bless her and her SOC friends and family who are trying to do their best to take care of her.
Comments: It was 3 years ago this Friday since I lost Barney to his 8 year fight with cancer..he also had Hospice care..although they are wonderful it is such a difficult time for the friends and family..my prayers are with Mary's family and what wonderful friends she has in Mary Kay..Peaches and Celi for helping the family and being there for Mary..please give her my love.
Comments: Prays go with all of you on your trip to Mary's. Praying for Mary and her family.
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Comments: Peaches, thank you for the info about Jerry. It is my sincere hope that he recovers completely from this stroke, and that he and Patricia have many more happy years to enjoy their family and friends. |
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