Mary Elizabeth (Young) O'Quinn

Mary Elizabeth O’Quinn, age 64,of Britton, passed away on April 14, 2015 at Hospice of Lenawee, with her loving husband by her side, after a courageous three year battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born in Ann Arbor, Mich on January 7, 1951 to Thomas and Barbara (McCarty) Young.  On January 27, 1969, she married the love of her life, Freddy O’Quinn, in Detroit, Mich.  Mary was full of life and dearly loved and adored by her family and everyone who knew her by providing an immense light into their lives.  Mary will always be remembered as a selfless, kind-hearted, and beautiful person who cared deeply about and put the concerns and needs of family, friends, and fellow mankind above her own.  Mary was also known for her artistry by creating beautiful dried flower and herbal wreaths, which were enjoyed by many throughout the Midwest.  She found her greatest happiness while spending cherished time with her grandchildren, who were the light of her life.  She also felt great joy when she was surrounded by family and friends during birthday parties, holiday celebrations, and other wonderful gatherings.  Mary is survived by her loving husband, Freddy; daughter, Shannon Gregory; sons, Ryan (Coty) O’Quinn, and Kevin (Kelly) O’Quinn; grandchildren, Evan Gregory, Aaron Gregory, Aiden Gregory, Cameron O’Quinn, Lauren O’Quinn, Collin O’Quinn and Lilian O’Quinn;  sisters, Cynthia Rossow and Diane (Doug) Powers and her brother, Thomas (Linda) Young.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brother in-law, Richard Rossow;  sister and brother-in-law, Theresa (Jim) Steele  and her grandson, Zachary Gregory.  A Memorial Service will be 12:00 p m Saturday, April 18, 2015  at J. Gilbert Purse Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, MI. with visitation at 11:00 a m, one hour preceding the service.  Donations in memory of Mary may be made to The Pancreatic Action Network or Hospice of Lenawee.  Condolences to the family may be made online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.