Mary Markland Obituary

Mary Wallace Markland MT. PLEASANT - Mary Wallace Markland, a long time resident of Charleston, died peacefully on September 5, 2015 at Sandpiper Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant. She was 81. Mary Wallace was born on September 25, 1933, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the daughter of Elmer Lee Rowe and Nena Harris Rowe. She spent most of her childhood in Valdosta, GA. where she grew up loving the outdoors and animals along with her younger sister, Jane. Mary Wallace is survived by three children and three grandchildren: her eldest, a son: Arthur Allen Paty IV, of Denver, CO., (wife Jeannie) and by them, two grandchildren: Arthur Allen Paty V and Sarah Paty; her second child, a daughter, Nena Paty Thompson of Atlanta, GA., (husband Bill), and her youngest daughter, Laura-Harris Gascogne in Kansas City, (husband Nick Haney) and by them, her youngest grandson, Lucas Fisher Lowe Gascogne. Mary-Wallace is also survived by her younger sister, Jane Murphy in Atlanta (husband Henry). Mary Wallace was loved by many friends and family for being a beautiful and funny person, a stylish dresser, a devoted animal lover, a gifted tennis player, a witty story-teller and the life of many parties over the years. Her children are incredibly grateful for the gifted support circle of friends and spiritual angels, especially Maggie Moran, Sally Mello, Pastor Louise Weld of St. James Episcopal Church, and the loving staff at Sandpiper Nursing Home that stood by her side, allayed her fears, and became her second family. More information can be found by visiting http://lowcountryfuneral.com/mary-wallace-markland/. Memorial Service for Mary Wallace will be Saturday Oct 3, 10:00am at St. James Episcopal Church, 1872 Camp Road, James Island, Charleston, 29412. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her name to St. James Episcopal Church. We are forever grateful to the many caregivers and friends for your care, love and comfort shared with our Mother. God bless you. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston