Mary Evelyn Gentry

Mary Evelyn Gentry

Age 85, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at The Hospice of Dayton. Mary (Jo) was born October 6, 1931 in Cookeville, TN to the late Ether & Edna (Clouse) Montgomery. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, HP Gentry (who passed in 2008) whom she was married to for 61 beautiful years. Mary spent most of her life teaching, whether it was her own children or in Sunday school, she always had something positive to share, leading by example with her sincere love of God. She was a gift to her family and touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her and the sweet spirit she carried throughout her entire life.

She worked closely with HP to establish many congregations of the Church of Christ, including Olive Hill Church of Christ where HP ministered for 13 years until he retired. The couple was inseparable, traveling extensively and preforming together at country & bluegrass shows and festivals.

Mary is survived by four children, Donald Ray Gentry (Kathy), Daniel Curtis Gentry (Kelly), Robin Elaine Gentry McGee (Brian) & James Harold Gentry (Dawn); nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two siblings, Harold C. Montgomery & Lorelle Teeter. The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday (5/26) at Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Drive, Vandalia. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday (5/27) at the Tipp City Church of Christ, 6460 S. Co. Rd. 25-A, Tipp City. Robert Vincent will officiate. Entombment will follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.MortonWhetstoneFH.com.