Mary M. Render, 100

Mary M. Render, 100, of Hendersonville passed away quietly from this earth on Dec. 28, 2013 at The Oaks at Sweeten Creek.

Mary was a long-time resident of Hendersonville, close to her family roots, as well as, a proud parishioner of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mary's only daughter, Martha Christine McKeough passed away in 2005.

Mary is survived by her youngest brother, W.R. Frady; two grandchildren, Carl M. Pearson, Rebecca A. Geanaros; great-grandson, Alex D. Geanaros; niece, Sonja F. Dunson; and a nephew, Randy Frady.

A funeral mass will be celebrated 10:30 AM Thursday, Jan.16, 2014, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Namdev Dagam celebrating. Burial will follow in Shepherd Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be made in remembrance of Mary to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.